Island
Pasarel Island (Bulgarian : остров Пасарел , romanized : ostrov Pasarel , IPA: [ˈɔstrof pɐsɐˈrɛɫ] ) is an ice-free island in the Aitcho group on the west side of English Strait in the South Shetland Islands , Antarctica . The island is situated 900 m (980 yd) northwest of Barrientos Island , 1.35 km (0.84 mi) northeast of Sierra Island and 650 m (710 yd) southeast of Emeline Island . Extending 450 by 260 m (490 by 280 yd). The area was visited by early 19th century sealers .
Named after the settlement of Dolni (Lower) Pasarel in western Bulgaria .
Location
Pasarel Island is located at 62°23′50″S 59°46′30″W / 62.39722°S 59.77500°W / -62.39722; -59.77500 . Bulgarian mapping in 2009.
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This article includes information from the Antarctic Place-names Commission of Bulgaria which is used with permission.
Topographic map of Livingston Island and Smith Island featuring nearby minor islands including Pasarel Island
Main islands Other islands Rocks, stacks, reefs spits and banks
Straits Undersea and subglacial features