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South Orkney Islands

Group of islands
The South Orkney Islands are a group of islands in the Southern Ocean, about 604 km north-east of the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula and 844 km south-west of South Georgia Island. They have a total area of about 620 km². The islands are claimed... Wikipedia
Area: 239.4 mi²
Coordinates: 60°36′S 45°30′W / 60.600°S 45.500°W
Highest elevation: 4,153 ft (1265.8 m)
Population: approx. 53-55 (summer) 14 (winter)