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Prince Edward Islands: 46° 60' to 46° 97'S, 37°
58' to 38° 02'E
- Two islands (Marion Island 290 kmē and Prince Edward Island 45
kmē
- 19 km apart, of volcanic origin, with offliers in the Indian
Ocean.
- Area: 335 (290 kmē and 45 kmē respectively).
- Highest elevation: 1230 m (State President Swart Peak, Marion
Island)
- One small ice-cap (1 % glaciated).
- Sighted 1663, first landing 1799 (by sealers)
- Permanent occupation (scientific station) from 1947 (previously
sealers wintered).
- South African territory, part of Eastern Cape Province.
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Marion Island
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