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A streak of sunlight illuminates the top of Nansen Island
For the island in Franz Josef Land, see Nansen Island (Franz Josef Land).
For the island in the Kara Sea, see Nansen Island (Kara Sea).

Nansen Island or Isla Nansen Sur is the largest of the islands lying in Wilhelmina Bay off the west coast of Graham Land. Nansen Island is located at 64°35′S 62°06′W / 64.58°S 62.1°W / -64.58; -62.1. Nansen Island was discovered by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition (1897-1899) under Adrien de Gerlache and named for Dr. Fridtjof Nansen, noted Arctic explorer.

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