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Nightingale Island
Map showing Inaccessible Island and nearby Tristan da Cunha and Nightingale Islands.
Nightingale Island's location in relation to Tristan da Cunha
Nightingale Island is located in South Atlantic
Nightingale Island
Nightingale Island
Geography
LocationSouth Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates37°25′10″S 12°28′40″W / 37.419444°S 12.477778°W / -37.419444; -12.477778
ArchipelagoTristan da Cunha
Area3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Length1.5 km (0.93 mi)
Width2.5 km (1.55 mi)
Highest elevation370 m (1210 ft)
Highest pointHigh Peak
Administration
United Kingdom
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Nightingale Island is an active volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean, 3 square kilometres (1.2 sq mi) in area, part of the Tristan da Cunha group of islands. They are administered by the United Kingdom as part of the overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

Nightingale Island is part of the Nightingale Islands, which also includes islets Middle Island and Stoltenhoff Island. All three are uninhabited, but are regularly visited for scientific purposes and research. It is one of the only stops for birds in the Atlantic and sees millions of them visit it annually.

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