Jacquemart Island, one of the islets surrounding Campbell Island in New Zealand, lies 1 km (0.62 mi) south of Campbell Island and is the southernmost island of New Zealand.
While Jacquemart Island belongs indisputably to New Zealand, New Zealand also claims territory in Antarctica which stretches to the South Pole. Like other Antarctic territorial claims, New Zealand's jurisdiction over the Ross Dependency is not recognised by most nations. The name "Jaquemart" originates from the name of the Captain of the vessel of the French 1874 Transit of Venus Expedition to Campbell Island.
Coordinates: 52°37′10″S 169°07′33″E / 52.61944°S 169.12583°E / -52.61944; 169.12583
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