Difference between revisions of "Balleny Islands"

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* northeast of Young Island: Seal Rocks, Pillar
* northeast of Young Island: Seal Rocks, Pillar
* southeast of Young Island: Row Island, Borradaile Island (with Swan Base shelter hut)
* southeast of Young Island: Row Island, Borradaile Island (with Swan Base shelter hut)
* south of Buckle Island: Scott Cone, Chinstrap Islet, [[Sabrina Island]] (with Sabrina Refuge shelter hut), and The Monolith
* south of Buckle Island: Scott Cone, [[Chinstrap Island]], [[Sabrina Island]] (with Sabrina Refuge shelter hut), and [[The Monolith]]


Although claimed by New Zealand, the Balleny Islands were annexed by [[Westarctica]] in 2005. The islands are one of two areas claimed by Westarctica that are not contiguous with its primary territory.
Although claimed by New Zealand, the Balleny Islands were annexed by [[Westarctica]] in 2005. The islands are one of two areas claimed by Westarctica that are not contiguous with its primary territory.