Bilyana Island

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Bilyana Island is an ice-free island in the Aitcho group on the west side of English Strait in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Extending 450 by, surface area 10 ha. The area was visited by early 19th century sealers. The island's name derives from Bilyana, a name from Bulgarian music folklore.

Location

The midpoint is located at -62.38472°N, -59.76306°W and the island is lying 100 m south of Jorge Island, 1.9 km north-northwest of Barrientos Island and 1.45 km northeast of Emeline Island (Bulgarian mapping in 2009).

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