Phoque Island is a rocky island 0.2 kilometres (0.1 nmi) long, the southernmost island in a small group 0.2 kilometres (0.1 nmi) north of Cape Margerie, Antarctica. Charted in 1951 by the French Antarctic Expedition, it was named by them for the numerous seals near the island, "phoque" being the French for seal. The island is located on the South-East of the coast of Antarctica, in the southern hemisphere.

Phoque Island
Phoque Island is located in Antarctica
Phoque Island
Phoque Island
Location in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates66°49′S 141°24′E / 66.817°S 141.400°E / -66.817; 141.400
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

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  This article incorporates public domain material from "Phoque Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.