The sub-Antarctic Prince Edward Island Group consists of; Marion Island (19km long 12 km wide) and Prince Edward Island (10 km long and 6.5km wide). These islands are approximately 1920 km south-east of Cape Town and are politically part of South Africa. The only way to travel to Marion Island is on board a South African research vessel. Research team members remain on the island for 14 months, but it is also possible to visit the island as part of the relief team.
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Prince Edward Islands
- Coordinates
- -46.8409, 37.7876
- Updated
- 18 Apr 2019
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Prince Edward Islands
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Last updated · 18 Apr 2019
South African History Online. (2017, November 22). Prince Edward Islands. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/P-0124460
South African History Online (2017) 'Prince Edward Islands', South African History Online, 22 November. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/P-0124460 (Accessed: 22 July 2026).
South African History Online, Prince Edward Islands [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/P-0124460, (accessed 22 July 2026).
"Prince Edward Islands." South African History Online, 22 Nov. 2017, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/P-0124460. Accessed 22 July 2026.
South African History Online. "Prince Edward Islands." South African History Online. November 22, 2017. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/P-0124460.
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