Peter I Island

Peter I Island is an island of Antarctica claimed by Norway as one of it's dependencies. It is the smallest part of Antarctica claimed by any country.

Although it is largely unrecognized. It is a dependency claim of Norway.

Climate

The climate is Antarctic, of which the temperature in winter drops down to -25° C, and in summer, it drops up to 5° C.

Geography

152 km² (99%) of the island is covered by a huge glacier. Some tourists research over the island. There are 50 people in summer. The island was unclaimed.

Peter I Island Media

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  The first landing on the island (1929)

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  Coastline of Peter I Island, visited during an expedition of RV Polarstern in 1994

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  Map of Peter I Island (norwegian language)