Low Island or Isla Baja, historical names Jameson Island or Jamesons Island is an island 9 miles (14 km) long and 5 miles (8 km) wide, 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Smith Island, in the South Shetland Islands.[1] The island is located at 63°17′S 62°09′W and is separated from Smith Island by Osmar Strait. Low Island was so named because of its low elevation.[1] Low Island was known to sealers in 1820, and the name Low Island has been established in international usage for 100 years.
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Location | Antarctica |
Coordinates | 63°17′S 62°09′W |
Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
Length | 9 mi (14 km) |
Width | 5 mi (8 km) |
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Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
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Population | 0 |
Chinstrap Penguins breed at Cape Garry on Low island resulting in 2nd largest Chinstrap Penguin colony on the island, over at 100,000 pairs.[2]
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