South Orkney Islands
geographical name
islands in the South Atlantic southeast of the Falkland Islands; part of the British Antarctic Territory area 240 square miles (622 square kilometers)
Note: The largest of the South Orkney Islands is named Coronation Island.
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“South Orkney Islands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/South%20Orkney%20Islands. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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