Nelson Island (historical names Leipzig Island, O'Cain's Island and Strachans Island) is an island 12 miles (19 km) long and 7 miles (11 km) wide, lying southwest of King George Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Nelson Island is located at 62°18′S 59°03′W / 62.3°S 59.05°W / -62.3; -59.05. The name Nelson Island dates back to at least 1821 and is now established in international usage.
Polar station of Eco-Nelson (Czech Republic) is located on Nelson Island.
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