Where is Bouvet Island?

Bouvet Island (/ ˈbuːveɪ / BOO-vay; Norwegian: Bouvetøya [bʉˈvèːœʏɑ]) is an uninhabited island and dependency of Norway. It is a protected nature reserve. It is a subantarctic volcanic island, situated in the South Atlantic Ocean at the southern end of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and is the world's most remote island.

Who discovered Bouvet Island?

Bouvet Island (Bouvetøya) is an uninhabited sub-Antarctic volcanic island that belongs to Norway. Discovered on 1 January, 1739, by Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, commander of the French ships Aigle and Marie, it was the first landmass spotted south of the 50th parallel south.

How far is Bouvet Island from Antarctica?

Bouvet Island is one of the most remote islands in the world. The closest land is Queen Maud Land of Antarctica, which is 1,700 km (1,100 mi) to the south, : 58 and Gough Island, 1,845 km (1,146 mi) to the north.

What animals live on Bouvet Island?

Macaroni penguins, chinstrap penguins, and Adélie penguins can be seen on Bouvet Island, along with seabirds like southern fulmars, Cape petrels, and numerous albatross species. Antantic fur seals and southern elephant seals also inhabit Bouvet Island, while orcas and humpback whales can be found in the surrounding waters.

Could Bouvet tell us about the past climate of Antarctica?

One minute the skies are clear, the next you're surrounded by cloud. No wonder sailors call Bouvet the world's most remote island; no wonder writers and science fiction movie-makers keep using it in their storylines. But this loner is drawing increasing scientific interest for what it could tell us about the past climate of Antarctica.

What country code is Bouvet Island?

Bouvet Island has been designated with the ISO 3166-2 code BV and was subsequently awarded the country code top-level domain .bv on 21 August 1997. The domain is managed by Norid but is not in use. The exclusive economic zone surrounding the island covers an area of 441,163 km 2 (170,334 sq mi).