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Dinea Island
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Dinea Island (Bulgarian: остров Динея, romanized: ostrov Dinea, IPA: [ˈɔstrov dinɛjɐ]) is the flat rocky island off the north coast of Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands extending 290 m in north-northwest to south-southeast direction and 130 m wide. The area was visited by early 19th century sealers.
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![]() Location of Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands | |
Geography | |
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Location | Antarctica |
Coordinates | 62°26′40″S 59°55′09″W |
Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
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Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
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The island is named after the ancient Roman fortress of Dinea in Northeastern Bulgaria.