Aleko Rock
Nos Aleko \'nos a-'le-ko\

62º37'07" S; 60º20'31" W (62.6186º S; 60.3419º W)

A rocky point midway along the NE coast of Emona Anchorage in eastern Livingston Island, projecting 150 m to the WSW. Located 2 km NNE of Spanish Point, 3,280 m NE by N of Hespérides Point, and 6,310 m ENE of Ereby Point. A nameless 400 m wide cove is indenting for 250 m next NNW, with two chains of rocks extending 80 m and 50 m in westerly direction, and centred 120 m WNW and 200 m N of Aleko Rock respectively. The cove’s head features three rocks awash at high tide, the westernmost one lying 320 m N of Aleko Rock, while a larger rock rising to over 4 m is located 90 m SE of Aleko Rock.

Emerged during a recent glacier retreat. Bulgarian recording in Feb. 1995, and mapping from a topographic survey of the region made from Dec. 8, 1995 to Feb. 8, 1996.

A name of national culture and geography. Aleko is the name of a peak in Rila Mountain and a site on Vitosha Mountain, named after Aleko Konstantinov (1863-97), a prominent writer and proponent of wilderness exploration.

Approved on February 23, 1995.



Atlantic Club Ridge
Vrah Atlanticheski Klub \'vr&h a-tlan-'ti-che-ski 'klub\

62º38'56" S; 60º21'54" W (62.6489º S; 60.3650º W)

A ridge rising to 161 m in eastern Livingston Island. Located 810 m SE of Hespérides Point, 950 m S by W of Sinemorets Hill, and 1,280 m NW of the highest point of Charrúa Ridge (333 m). The feature is 600 m long and 350 m wide, trending ENE-WSW. Snow free in the summer months. To the W surmounting the South Bay coast N of Johnsons Dock. Bounded to the S by the lower course of the 2 km long Contell Glacier, to the E by the foot of Balkan Snowfield sloping up towards Krum Rock, and to the NW by Sea Lion Tarn. Steep northern slopes linked with Hesperides Hill by a saddle of elevation 52 m. The higher rocky ground on Atlantic Club Ridge, as well as on the hills surmounting Bulgarian Beach, is noted for its abundant bushy-grown lichens, while moss and Antarctic hair-grass communities thrive most luxuriantly on the guano-enriched soil on top of larger rocks at the seaward hill foots.

Mapped in detail by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

In commemoration of the co-organizers of the 1993-94, 1994-95 and 1995-96 Bulgarian Antarctic campaigns. The name Atlantic Club was originally applied in 1994 to the neighbouring glacier but, due to priority of the existing Spanish name form Glaciar Contell, was subsequently transferred to the present feature.

Approved on February 23, 1995.

Variant name: Sarah Ridge; UK Antarctic Place-names Committee; Dec. 11, 1995.
Name: Atlantic Club Ridge; US Board on Geographic Names; 1996.



Atanasoff Nunatak
Atanasov Nunatak \a-ta-'na-sov 'nu-na-tak\

62º36'50" S; 60º07'11" W (62.6139º S; 60.1197º W)

Sharp peak rising to 550 m in the E extremity of Bowles Ridge, Livingston Island; 4.1 km E of the summit Mount Bowles, 3.37 km NE of Kuzman Knoll and 6.6 km NNW of Falsa Aguja Peak. Surmounting Huron Glacier to the S and E.

Named in honour of the Bulgarian American John Atanasoff (1903-1995) who constructed the first electronic digital computer.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Aytos Point
Nos Aytos \'nos 'ay-tos\

62º38'36" S; 60º19'18" W (62.70523º S; 60.0544º W)

Point on the coast of Bransfield Strait, Livingston Island, formed by an offshoot of Serdica Peak. Situated 5.6 km ENE of Samuel Point and 2.6 km SW of M’Kean Point.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968.

Named after the Bulgarian town of Aytos.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Balkan Snowfield
Plato Balkan \'pla-to bal-'kan\

From 62º38'00" to 62º39'15" S; from 60º17'35" to 60º21'00" W
Midpoint: 62º38'36" S; 60º19'18" W (62.6433º S; 60.3217º W)

An ice-covered plateau of elevation from 150 to 280 m in eastern Livingston Island, 3 km long in SW-NE direction and 2 km wide. Bounded to the SW by Krum Rock and upper Contell Glacier, to the SE and E by the foots of Castillo Nunatak (437 m) and Burdick Ridge, and to the N by the lower course of Perunika Glacier. Sloping gently northwestwards, its foot bounded by the hills along Bulgarian Beach.

Detailed Spanish mapping of the area by the Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991.

A name of world culture and geography.

Approved on March 16, 1994.



Belozem Hill
Halm Belozem \'h&lm be-lo-'zem\

62º38'08" S; 60º20'52" W (62.6356º S; 60.3478º W)

The north-easternmost in the chain of hills along Bulgarian Beach in eastern Livingston Island. Boulder-clay capped with twin heights, the higher east-northeastern of them rising to 41 m and located 880 m NE of Sinemorets Hill, 3.8 km WSW of Rezen Knoll, and 1,910 m S by W of Aleko Rock. Snow free in summer.

Mapped by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

A descriptive name of national geography. Belozem is the name of a settlement in southern Bulgaria, ‘belozem’ being the Bulgarian for ‘white soil.’

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Botev Point
Nos Botev \'nos 'bo-tev\

62º45'44" S; 60º18'54" W (62.7622º S; 60.3150º W)

The S extremity of Rozhen Peninsula and Livingston Island, formed by an offshoot of Veleka Ridge. Situated 1.55 km ESE of Barnard Point and 9.3 km WSW of Samuel Point.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968.

Named after Hristo Botev (1848-1876), poet and leader of the Bulgarian liberation movement.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Bowles Ridge
Hrebet Bowls \'hre-bet 'bOls\

Midpoint: 62º37'00" S; 60º10'20" W (62.6167º S; 60.1722º W)
Summit: 62º37'00" S; 60º11'58" W (62.6167º S; 60.1994º W)

Ridge in the middle of eastern Livingston Island extending 6.5 km in E-W direction, 1.5 km wide. Rising to 834 m (Mount Bowles). Bounded by Kaliakra Glacier to the N, by Perunika Glacier to the W and SW, and by Huron Glacier to the SE and E. Linked to Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains by Wörner Gap, and to Hemus Peak by Dimov Gate.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968 and Bulgarian topographic survey in 1995-96.

The name was established in use at the time of approval. The feature takes its name from Mount Bowles.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Bowles West Peak
Vrah Zapaden Bowles \'vr&h 'za-pa-den 'bOls\

62º36'49" S; 60º13'14" W (62.6136º S; 60.2206º W)

The peak rising to 678 m at the W extremity of Bowles Ridge in eastern Livingston Island. Located 1,130 m W by N of Mount Bowles (834 m), 920 m S by E of Hemus Peak, 6,240 m E of Aleko Rock, and 3,170 m ENE of Rezen Knoll. Steep and partly ice free western slopes. Overlooking Perunika Glacier to the SW.

Rough British mapping in 1968 and Spanish in 1991; Bulgarian mapping from a 1995-96 topographic survey.

The feature takes its name from Mount Bowles.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Boyana Glacier
Lednik Boyana \'led-nik bo-'ya-na\

From 62º41'34" to 62º42'46" S; from 60º03'55" to 60º07'00" W
Midpoint: 62º42'12" S; 60º05'32" W (62.7033º S; 60.0922º W)

Glacier located E of Peshev Ridge, S of Silistra Knoll and SW of Serdica Peak, Livingston Island; flowing southeastward into Bransfield Strait W of Aytos Point.

Named after the Bulgarian settlement of Boyana, now part of Sofia.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Bulgarian Beach
Balgarsko Kraybrezhie \'b&l-gar-sko krI-'bre-zhi-e\

From 62º37'59" to 62º38'37" S; from 60º20'19" to 60º22'34" W
Midpoint: 62º38'12" S; 60º21'36" W (62.6367º S; 60.3600º W)

A coast in eastern Livingston Island, its shoreline extending 2.3 km from Hespérides Point to the SW to Perunika Glacier to the NE. Comprises four predominantly boulder beaches, separated by a shore rock known locally as Greenpeace Rock, rising to 6 m and located 800 m NE of Hespérides Point, by Spanish Point and by a minor nameless point lying 400 m to the ENE of the latter. The last beach is a narrow strip under the cliff of a part of the glacier terminating on the coast. Bulgarian Beach is surmounted by a chain of five hills comprising Hesperides Hill, a nameless hill rising to 36 m, Sinemorets Hill, Spanish Knoll, and Belozem Hill. In summer the area is predominantly snow free and crossed by four meltwater streams draining the north-western slope of Balkan Snowfield, with stream mouths located at the W extremities of the respective beaches. The first such beach, locally known as Base Beach, is partly occupied by Grand Lagoon formed by Rezovski Creek. Access by dinghies to Base Beach, used for transfer of people and cargo to the Bulgarian base, is sometimes rendered unpleasant by shallow waters.

The area would have been known and possibly visited by the early nineteenth century sealers frequenting South Bay and particularly the nearby Johnsons Dock. Mapped in detail by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991 following earlier British, Argentine and Chilean mappings. Bulgarian mapping of the St. Kliment Ohridski Base vicinity at a larger scale from a topographic survey made from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, 1996. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

A name of world culture and geography. Well established in use among scientists of different nationalities at the time of approval.

Approved on March 16, 1994.



Burdick South Peak
Vrah Yuzhen Burdick \'vr&h 'yu-zhen 'b&r-dik\

62º38'37" S; 60º15'33" W (62.6436º S; 60.2592º W)

The peak rising to 544 m and formed by an offshoot extending 1 km west-southwestwards from the SE extremity of Burdick Ridge in eastern Livingston Island. Located 900 m SSW of Burdick Peak, 5,260 m E of Sinemorets Hill, 1.5 km NE of Willan Nunatak, and 1.5 km W by N of the summit of Pliska Ridge. Narrow, with steep and partly ice-free southern and northern slopes. Linked to Willan Nunatak by Willan Saddle.

Mapped by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

The feature takes its name from Burdick Peak.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Burdick West Peak
Vrah Zapaden Burdick \'vr&h 'za-pa-den 'b&r-dik\

62º37'50" S; 60º16'16" W (62.6306º S; 60.2711º W)

The peak rising to 455 m at the NW extremity of Burdick Ridge in eastern Livingston Island. Located 1 km NW by W of Burdick Peak, 620 m SSE of Rezen Knoll, 3,860 m ESE of Aleko Rock, and 4,750 m E by N of Sinemorets Hill. Partly ice-free height.

British mapping in 1968, detailed mapping by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

The feature takes its name from Burdick Peak.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Burgas Peninsula
Poluostrov Burgas \po-lu-'os-trov bur-'gas\

From 62º36'32" to 62º40'00" S; from 59º48'25" to 59º58'30" W
Midpoint: 62º38'00" S; 59º55'00" W (62.6333º S; 59.9167º W)

Peninsula extending 10.5 km in ENE direction towards Renier Point, Livingston Island. Bounded by Bruix Cove and Moon Bay to the N, and Bransfield Strait to the SSE.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968, Argentine mapping in 1980.

Named after the Bulgarian city of Burgas.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Charrúa Gap
Sedlovina Charrúa \se-dlo-vi-'na cha-'ru-a\

Midpoint: 62º39'18" S; 60º19'29" W (62.6550º S; 60.3247º W)

The flat ice-covered saddle extending 2.2 km in E-W direction between Castillo Nunatak and Charrúa Ridge on Hurd Peninsula, eastern Livingston Island. Elevation 275 m. Separating the glacial catchments of Balkan Snowfield and Contell Glacier to the N, and Huntress Glacier and the nameless glacier flowing into Johnsons Dock to the S. The glacial catchments of the last two glaciers are separated by a nameless ice-covered saddle of elevation just below 250 m extending 1.5 km between the midpoint of Charrúa Gap to the N and Napier Peak (380 m) to the S. A small nameless lake is ice-dammed in a deep hollow next E of Charrúa Ridge. Charrúa Gap is part of several overland routes: between the Bulgarian base and the Spanish base, from the Bulgarian base to the southern region of Hurd Peninsula, and from the Spanish base to Burdick Ridge, Friesland Ridge and Bowles Ridge areas. Midpoint located 2.5 km SE of Sinemorets Hill and 3,350 m ENE of Mount Reina Sofia (275 m).

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968; detailed mapping by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

The feature takes its name from the adjacent Charrúa Ridge.

Approved on August 19, 1997.



Chepelare Peak
Vrah Chepelare \'vr&h che-pe-'la-re\

62º43'23" S; 60º15'09" W (62.7231º S; 60.2525º W)

Peak rising to approx. 900 m in Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 870 m S of St. Methodius Peak, 1.2 km SE of Tervel Peak and 640 m N of Shumen Peak. Surmounting Charity Glacier to the W and Prespa Glacier to the SE.

Named after the Bulgarian town of Chepelare.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Delchev Peak
Delchev Vrah \'del-chev 'vr&h\

62º38'28" S; 59º56'16" W (62.6411º S; 59.9378º W)

The summit of Delchev Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island, rising to approx. 1,000 m. Located 7.05 km ENE of Falsa Aguja Peak, 3.2 km SE of Rila Point and 7.6 km WSW of Renier Point. Surmounting Iskar Glacier to the W and Sopot Ice Piedmont to the N.

Named after Gotse Delchev (1872-1903), leader of the Bulgarian liberation movement in Macedonia.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Delchev Ridge
Delchev Hrebet \'del-chev 'hre-bet\

Midpoint: 62º37'55" S; 59º54'15" W (62.6319º S; 59.9042º W)
Summit: 62º38'28" S; 59º56'16" W (62.6411º S; 59.9378º W)

The eastern ridge of Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; extending 10 km east-northeastward from Devin Saddle to Renier Point.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968, Argentine mapping in 1980.

Takes its name from Delchev Peak.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Devin Saddle
Devinska Sedlovina \'de-vin-ska se-dlo-vi-'na\

Midpoint: 62º38'56" S; 59º58'41" W (62.6489º S; 59.9781º W)

Saddle of elevation over 500 m in Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island. Located between Levski Ridge to the W and Delchev Ridge to the E, 1.7 km E of Plovdiv Peak and 1 km WSW of Ruse Peak. Part of the divide between the glacial catchments of Iskar Glacier to the N and Magura Glacier to the S.

Named after the Bulgarian town of Devin.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Dimov Gate
Dimova Porta \'di-mo-va 'por-ta\

Midpoint: 62º36'25" S; 60º12'50" W (62.6069º S; 60.2139º W)

The 300 m wide ice-covered pass in eastern Livingston Island bounded by Bowles Ridge to the SE and by Hemus Peak to the NW. Elevation approx. 550 m. Separating the glacial catchments of Kaliakra Glacier, and the nameless tributary glacier draining the area between Hemus Peak and Bowles West Peak and flowing west-southwestwards into Perunika Glacier. Affording overland access from Perunika Glacier to the northern slopes of Bowles Ridge and to upper Kaliakra Glacier. Midpoint located 3,860 m NE by S of Rezen Knoll and 1,340 m WNW of Mount Bowles.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968 and Spanish mapping in 1991. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

Named for Dimo Dimov, geologist at St. Kliment Ohridski in several seasons since 1993.

Approved on August 19, 1997.



Elena Peak
Vrah Elena \'vr&h e-'le-na\

62º37'50" S; 59º53'54" W (62.6306º S; 59.8983º W)

Peak rising to over 700 m in Delchev Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 2.35 km ENE of Delchev Peak and 5.25 km WSW of Renier Point. Surmounting Sopot Ice Piedmont to the N.

Named after the Bulgarian town of Elena.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Emona Anchorage
Zaliv Emona \'za-liv e-'mona\

From 62º36'34" to 62º38'37" S; from 60º19'55" to 60º24'42" W
Midpoint: 62º37'36" S; 60º22'18" W (62.6267º S; 60.3717º W)

A roughly square embayment forming the head of South Bay, Livingston Island. Deep over 100 m at its central portion NW by N of Spanish Point. Entered between Hespérides Point and a nameless cape lying 3,180 m NW by N of it and 3,040 m NE by E of Ereby Point. Next ENE of the second cape a nameless 710 m wide cove is indenting for 250 m behind Rongel Reef, with a shoal E of that cape, and a small awash islet 550 m due NE of it. Rongel Point forms the ENE side of that cove’s entrance. The remaining NW coast of Emona Anchorage is, with several minor disruptions, a narrow beach under the ice-cap cliff, with Pimpirev Ice Wall running parallelly some 100 m inland. That section of the coast is 2,150 m long, featuring a single minor point lying 3,510 m N of Hespérides Point and 1,970 m WNW of Aleko Rock. An ice sea cave located 870 m ENE of that point and 1 450 m NW of Aleko Rock marks the beach end and the N corner of the bay. The NE coast except for Aleko Rock is formed by a glacier snout, while Bulgarian Beach accounts for most of the SE coast. The Emona Anchorage beaches and drifting sea ice are favoured by a fairly small number of penguins and seals, usually comprising chinstrap, gentoo and Adelie penguins, and Weddell, crabeater, leopard and incidentally fur seals.

As a part of South Bay appears on earliest charts of the area. Detailed mapping in 1991 by the Servicio Geográfico del Ejército with bathymetry by the Instituto Hidrográfico de la Marina, Spain. Glacier retreat from bay waters indicated by a 1991 satellite image and further regression recorded in February 1995. Bulgarian remapping of the modified coastal configuration from a ground survey made during the summer of 1995-96.

A name of national geography. Emona is the name of a village and, in the version of Emine, a nearby cape on the Black Sea coast.

Approved on March 16, 1994.



Friesland Ridge
Hrebet Frisland \'hre-bet 'fris-land\

Midpoint: 62º42'15" S; 60º13'30" W (62.7042º S; 60.2250º W)
Summit: 62º40'14" S; 60º11'17" W (62.6706º S; 60.1881º W)

The western ridge of Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island. Extending 15.5 km northeastward from Botev Point to Shipka Saddle, 5 km wide. The summit Mount Friesland rising to 1,684 m is the northwesternmost of the ridge’s six main peaks and is situated 9,520 m ESE of Sinemorets Hill and 3,520 m SE of the summit of Pliska Ridge.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968, partial Spanish mapping by the Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991 and Bulgarian topographic survey in 1995-96.

The name was established in use at the time of approval. The feature takes its name from Mount Friesland.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Gabrovo Knoll
Vrah Gabrovo \'vr&h 'ga-bro-vo\

62º44'08" S; 60º17'52" W (62.7356º S; 60.2978º W)

Peak rising to approx. 500 m in Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 2.3 km WSW of Shumen Peak and 1 km NE of the summit of Veleka Ridge. Surmounting Charity Glacier to the N and Tarnovo Ice Piedmont to the SE.

Named after the Bulgarian town of Gabrovo.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Grand Lagoon
Golyamata Laguna \go-'lya-ma-ta la-'gu-na\

Midpoint: 62º38'30" S; 60º22'05" W (62.6417º S; 60.3681º W)

The 1 ha lagoon of elevation 2.4 m on Bulgarian Beach in eastern Livingston Island. Formed by Rezovski Creek and separated from sea by a moraine of elevation near 3 m. Surmounted by the nameless hill rising to 36 m and located between Hesperides Hill and Sinemorets Hill.

Bulgarian mapping from a ground survey accomplished during the summer of 1995-96.

A descriptive name, established in use at the time of approval. Approved on October 29, 1996.



Gurev Gap
Gureva Sedlovina \'gu-re-va se-dlo-vi-'na\

Midpoint: 62º35'23" S; 60º13'01" W (62.5897º S; 60.2169º W)

The flat ice-covered saddle extending 2.8 km in S-N direction between Hemus Peak and Gleaner Heights in eastern Livingston Island. Elevation over 450 m. Separating the glacial catchments of Kaliakra Glacier and of that portion of the island’s ice cap which is located NW of Hemus Peak and is draining northwestwards into Hero Bay. Part of the overland route from the St. Kliment Ohridski Base via Balkan Snowfield, Rezen Saddle and Perunika Glacier to Varna Peninsula. Midpoint located 5,130 m NE by N of Rezen Knoll (433 m) and 3.2 km N by W of Mount Bowles.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968; rough Argentine mapping in 1980. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

Named for Vasil Gurev, meteorologist at St. Kliment Ohridski in several seasons since 1993.

Approved on August 19, 1997.



Hemus Peak
Vrah Hemus \'vr&h 'he-mus\

62º36'20" S; 60º13'22" W (62.6056º S; 60.2228º W)

An ice-covered peak rising to 636 m off the NW extremity of Bowles Ridge in eastern Livingston Island. Located 1,720 m NW of Mount Bowles (834 m, summit of Bowles Ridge), 920 m N by W of Bowles West Peak, 3,550 m NE of Rezen Knoll, 6,270 m E by N of Aleko Rock, and 3.5 km S by E of Gleaner Heights (531 m). The feature is breast-shaped, 850 m long in E-W direction and 550 m wide. Overlooking Perunika Glacier to the WSW, with a small tributary glacier draining the area between Hemus Peak and Bowles West Peak.

Rough British mapping in 1968, Bulgarian mapping from a 1995-96 ground survey.

A name of national culture and geography. Hemus is an ancient name of Stara Planina (Balkan Mountains), the central mountain range separating northern from southern Bulgaria.

Approved on June 24, 1996.



Hesperides Hill
Halm Hesperides \'h&lm he-spe-'ri-des\

Summit: 62º38'42" S; 60º22'13" W (62.6445º S; 60.3703º W)

The ridge linked by a saddle of elevation 52 m with the northern slopes of Atlantic Club Ridge in eastern Livingston Island. Surmounting the South Bay coast N of Johnsons Dock to the SW, and Bulgarian Beach to the NE. Bounded to the SW by Sea Lion Glacier. Extending 420 m in SSE-NNW direction, 250 m wide and narrowing towards NNW. Hesperides Hill has two heights, 94 and 63 m, the latter surmounting Hespérides Point. The summit is located 665 m SW of Sinemorets Hill and 510 m NW by N of Atlantic Club Ridge. Snow free in the summer months.

Mapped in detail by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

The feature takes its name from the adjacent Hespérides Point. The name was established in use at the time of approval.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Iskar Glacier
Iskarski Lednik \'is-k&r-ski 'led-nik\

From 62º37'30" to 62º39'10" S; from 59º57'00" to 60º01'30" W
Midpoint: 62º38'20" S; 59º59'20" W (62.6389º S; 59.9889º W)

Glacier in Livingston Island, draining the N slopes of Tangra Mountains between Helmet Peak to the W and Delchev Peak to the E. Flowing northward into Bruix Cove.

Named after the Iskar River in Bulgaria.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Kaliakra Glacier
Lednik Kaliakra \'led-nik ka-li-'a-kra\

From 62º32'30" to 62º36'40" S; from 60º05'40" to 60º13'20" W
Midpoint: 62º34'35" S; 60º09'30" W (62.5764º S; 60.1583º W)

A 7 km long glacier in eastern Livingston Island, having its head bounded by Gleaner Heights and Leslie Hill to the NW, by Gurev Gap to the W, by Bowles Ridge to the S, and by Melnik Ridge to the SE. Flowing northeastwards into Moon Bay. Crevassed lower portion, receiving ice influx also from the area between Leslie Hill and Samuel Peak.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968; rough Argentine mapping in 1980.

A name of national geography. Kaliakra is the name of a cape on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.

Approved on August 19, 1997.



Kikish Crag
Vrah Kikish \'vr&h 'ki-kish\

62º41'38" S; 60º15'28" W (62.6939º S; 60.2578º W)

Peak rising to 650 m in Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island. Located 710 m WSW of Stambolov Crag. Steep snow free W slope.

Named after Kikish site in Vitosha Mountain, Bulgaria.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Kliment Ohridski, Mount
Vrah Kliment Ohridski \'vr&h 'kli-ment 'o-hrid-ski\

Approx. 69º31'00" S; approx. 71º30'00" W (69.5200º S; 71.5000º W)

The highest ridge in Sofia University Mountains, Alexander Island. Its summit rising to approx. 1,500 m is located some 6 km E by S of Mount Wilbye (approx. 2,050 m, summit of Lassus Mountains). The feature is extending 7 km in NW-SE direction with partly ice-free southern slopes. Shaw Nunatak is located in Nichols Snowfield 4 km off the SE extremity of Mount Kliment Ohridski.

British mapping of the area from air photos taken by the 1947-48 US Expedition under Ronne.

A name of national culture. Following field work in northern Alexander Island by a joint British-Bulgarian party during the summer of 1987-88, the feature was named for St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia.

Approved on October 5, 1989.

Variant name: Mount Ohridsky; UK Antarctic Place-names Committee and US Board on Geographic Names.



Kotel Gap
Kotelska Sedlovina \'ko-tel-ska se-dlo-vi-'na\

Midpoint: 62º41'09" S; 60º05'18" W (62.6858º S; 60.0883º W)

Saddle of elevation over 600 m extending 1 km between Serdica Peak and Silistra Knoll in Levski Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island. Part of the divide between the glacial catchments of Macy Glacier to the N and Boyana Glacier to the S.

Named after the Bulgarian town of Kotel.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Kresna Gully
Kresnenska Padina \'kre-snen-ska pa-'di-na\

From 62º37'21" to 62º37'32" S; from 60º16'39" to 60º19'55" W
Midpoint: 62º37'33" S; 60º18'21" W (62.6258º S; 60.3058º W)

The longitudinal depression in Perunika Glacier extending 2.7 km westwards from Rezen Knoll in eastern Livingston Island. Heavily crevassed. Ends up in the indentation forming the E corner of Emona Anchorage, and located 930 m SE by S of Aleko Rock and 3 km NE of Hespérides Point.

Detailed Spanish mapping of the area by the Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991. Bulgarian remapping of Perunika Glacier’s terminus from a survey made during the summer of 1995-96.

A name of national geography. Kresna is the name of a town and a gorge formed by Struma River in south-western Bulgaria.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Krum Rock
Krumov Kamak \'kru-mov 'ka-m&k\

62º38'54" S; 60º20'43" W (62.6483º S; 60.3453º W)

A small nunatak rising to 208 m on the SW edge of Balkan Snowfield just N of Contell Glacier in eastern Livingston Island. Located 1 km E of Atlantic Club Ridge, 1,220 m SE of Sinemorets Hill, 2,740 m W by N of Castillo Nunatak, and 950 m N by E of the highest point of Charrúa Ridge. Projecting slightly above the ice sheet with some 0.3 ha rocky ground exposed on its northern slope in summer. Because of its location rather than prominence, a particularly important landmark in the course of field work carried out in the area.

Bulgarian mapping from a 1995-96 topographic survey.

Named for Krum Velchev, meteorologist at St. Kliment Ohridski in several seasons since 1993. The name form Krumov Kamak was well established in use at the time of approval.

Approved on April 19, 1996.

Variant name: Velchev Rock; UK Antarctic Place-names Committee; Apr. 29, 1997.
Variant name: Velchev Rock; US Board on Geographic Names; 1997.



Kuzman Knoll
Kuzmanova Mogila \'kuz-ma-no-va mo-'gi-la\

Approx. 62º38'12" S; 60º09'47" W (62.6367º S; 60.1631º W)

A solitary ice-covered knoll rising to approx. 650 m in eastern Livingston Island. Located some 1.3 km E of the midpoint of Wörner Gap, 3.6 km ENE of the summit of Pliska Ridge, 4,030 m NNE of Mount Friesland, and 2.9 km SE of Mount Bowles. A conspicuous landmark in Wörner Gap area, overlooking Huron Glacier and upper Perunika Glacier.

Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

Named for Kuzman Tuhchiev, participant in the 1993-94 Bulgarian Antarctic campaign and base commander at St. Kliment Ohridski during the 1994-96 seasons.

Approved on October 29, 1996.

Variant name: Tukhchiev Knoll; UK Antarctic Place-names Committee; Apr. 29, 1997.
Variant name: Tukhchiev Knoll; US Board on Geographic Names; 1997.



Leslie Gap
Sedlovina Leslie \se-dlo-vi-'na 'les-li\

Midpoint: 62º33'10" S; 60º12'20" W (62.5528º S; 60.2056º W)

The crescent-shaped ice-covered saddle extending 2.7 km in S-N direction between Leslie Hill and the WSW extremity of Vidin Heights in eastern Livingston Island. Elevation over 300 m. Separating the glacial catchments of Kaliakra Glacier and of that portion of the island’s ice cap which is located N of Gleaner Heights and is draining northwestwards into Hero Bay. Midpoint located 5,930 m N by E of Hemus Peak (636 m) and 6 km NNW of the highest point of Melnik Ridge.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968; rough Argentine mapping in 1980. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

The feature takes its name from the adjacent Leslie Hill.

Approved on August 19, 1997.



Levski Peak
Vrah Levski \'vr&h 'lev-ski\

62º39'48" S; 60º07'00" W (62.6633º S; 60.1167º W)

Peak rising to approx. 1,430 m in the W extremity of Levski Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island. Located next E of Shipka Saddle, 1.55 km E of Lyaskovets Peak and 2.8 km W of Falsa Aguja Peak. Surmounting Huron Glacier to the N and Macy Glacier to the S.

Bulgarian survey in 1995-96.

Named after Vasil Levski (1837-1873), national hero of the Bulgarian liberation movement.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Levski Ridge
Hrebet Levski \'hre-bet 'lev-ski\

Midpoint: 62º39'45" S; 60º03'00" W (62.6625º S; 60.0500º W)
Summit: 62º40'01" S; 60º03'47" W (62.6669º S; 60.0631º W)

The central ridge of Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island, rising to well over 1,600 m (Falsa Aguja Peak). Extending 8 km between Shipka Saddle to the W and Devin Saddle to the E. Bounded by Huron Glacier to the N, by Macy Glacier and Boyana Glacier to the SW, and by Srebarna Glacier and Magura Glacier to the SE.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968, Argentine mapping in 1980.

Takes its name from Levski Peak.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Lom Peak
Vrah Lom \'vr&h 'lom\

62º42'33" S; 60º15'40" W (62.7092º S; 60.2611º W)

Peak rising to 870 m in Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 1 km NW of St. Methodius Peak and 930 m NNE of Tervel Peak. Overlooking Ruen Icefall to the N.

Bulgarian survey in 1995-96.

Named after the Bulgarian town of Lom.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Lyaskovets Peak
Vrah Lyaskovets \'vr&h 'lyas-ko-vets\

62º39'53" S; 60º08'48" W (62.6619º S; 60.1467º W)

The easternmost peak of Friesland Ridge in Tangra Mountains, eastern Livingston Island. Elevation approx. 1,450 m. Located 2,550 m ENE of Mount Friesland (the summit of Friesland Ridge, 1,684 m) and 3,350 m SSE of Kuzman Knoll. Surmounting Huron Glacier to the N and Brunow Bay area to the S. Its northern offshoot is featuring a formation of volcanic origin.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

A name of national geography. Lyaskovets is the name of a town in central northern Bulgaria.

Approved on August 19, 1997.



Magura Glacier
Lednik Magura \'led-nik ma-'gu-ra\

From 62º39'00" to 62º40'53" S; from 59º58'25" to 60º02'18" W
Midpoint: 62º39'55" S; 60º00'00" W (62.6653º S; 60.0000º W)

Glacier located N of M’Kean Point, Livingston Island; bounded by Falsa Aguja Peak to the W, Helmet Peak and Plovdiv Peak to the N, and Ruse Peak to the NE. Flowing southeastward into Bransfield Strait.

Named after Magura Cave in Bulgaria.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Maritsa Peak
Vrah Maritsa \'vr&h ma-'ri-tsa\

62º37'02" S; 60º08'21" W (62.6172º S; 60.1392º W)

Peak rising to 560 m in Bowles Ridge, Livingston Island; 3.1 km E of Mount Bowles, 1.1 km WSW of Atanasoff Nunatak, 5.7 km ENE of the summit of Pliska Ridge, 6.45 km NNE of Mount Friesland and 2.5 km NE of Kuzman Knoll. Surmounting Huron Glacier to the S.

Named after the Maritsa River in Bulgaria.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Melnik Ridge
Melnishki Hrebet \'mel-nish-ki 'hre-bet\

Midpoint: 62º36'04" S; 60º08'30" W (62.6011º S; 60.1417º W)

The narrow ridge centred 4,160 m E of Hemus Peak, 3.5 km NE by S of Mount Bowles, and 4.1 km N by E of Kuzman Knoll (650 m) in eastern Livingston Island. The feature is 1.9 km long in E-W direction and 500 m wide, with highest point of elevation just over 700 m located at its W extremity. Steeper and partly snow-free southern slopes. Overlooking Kaliakra Glacier to the N. A nameless tributary glacier is draining the area between Melnik Ridge and Bowles Ridge, flowing eastwards into Huron Glacier.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

A name of national geography. Melnik is the name of a town in south-western Bulgaria.

Approved on August 19, 1997.



Nesebar Gap
Sedlovina Nesebar \se-dlo-vi-'na ne-'se-b&r\

Midpoint: 62º38'43" S; 60º12'16" W (62.6453º S; 60.2044º W)

The 1.3 km wide gap in eastern Livingston Island bounded to the W by Pliska Ridge and to the E by the northern slope of Mount Friesland, Tangra Mountains. Elevation 550 m. Part of the divide between the glacial catchments of Perunika Glacier to the N and Huntress Glacier to the S.

Mapped in detail by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991.

A name of national geography. Nesebar is the name of a town on the Black Sea coast.

Approved on October 29, 1996.

Variant name: Nesebŭr Gap; UK Antarctic Place-names Committee; Apr. 29, 1997.
Variant name: Nesebŭr Gap; US Board on Geographic Names; 1997.



Ogosta Point
Nos Ogosta \'nos o-'gos-ta\

62º42'39" S; 60º19'55" W (62.7108º S; 60.3319º W)

Point located in the central part of Zagore Beach on the E coast of False Bay, Livingston Island; 5.1 km N of Barnard Point and 4.35 km W of St. Methodius Peak.

Named after the Ogosta River in Bulgaria.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Orpheus Pass
Orfeeva Porta \or-'fe-e-va 'por-ta\

Midpoint: 62º38'36" S; 60º14'33" W (62.6433º S; 60.2425º W)

The 250 m wide pass in eastern Livingston Island bounded by Pliska Ridge to the SE and Burdick Ridge to the NW. Elevation just over 560 m. Part of the overland route from Balkan Snowfield via Willan Saddle and Orpheus Pass to upper Perunika Glacier and Tangra Mountains. Midpoint located 6.1 km E of Sinemorets Hill.

Mapped in detail by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991.

A name of world and national culture. The name Orpheus was originally applied in 1995 to a nearby peak but, due to prioriry of the existing British name form Willan Nunatak, transferred subsequently to the present feature.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Perunika Glacier
Lednik Perunika \'led-nik pe-ru-'ni-ka\

From 62º36'30" to 62º38'45" S; from 60º11'10" to 60º20'25" W
Midpoint: 62º37'00" S; 60º15'48" W (62.6167º S; 60.2633º W)

An 8 km long and averaging 2.6 km wide roughly crescent-shaped glacier in eastern Livingston Island. Its head is bounded by Pliska Ridge to the SSW, by Nesebar Gap to the S, by the foot of Mount Friesland to the SE, by Wörner Gap to the E, and by Bowles Ridge to the NNE. Draining northwestwards between Burdick Ridge and Bowles Ridge, then N of Rezen Knoll turning WSW and flowing N of Balkan Snowfield and Bulgarian Beach into the head of Emona Anchorage. Heavily crevassed lower half, receiving ice influx also from Balkan Snowfield and from that portion of the island’s ice cap which is located next W of Hemus Peak and is draining southwards. Pyroclastic phenomena typical of the region’s glaciology and resulting from volcanic activities at Deception Island not 40 km away.

Mapped by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991, the lower portion in greater detail. Bulgarian remapping of Perunika Glacier’s terminus from a survey made during the summer of 1995-96.

A name of national culture and geography. Perunika is the name of a village in the Rhodope Mountains. A derivation of ‘Perun,’ the name of ancient Slavonic God.

Approved on February 1995.



Peshev Ridge
Peshev Rid \'pe-shev 'rid\

Summit: 62º41'56" S; 60º07'47" W (62.6989º S; 60.1297º W)

Ridge extending 2 km along the NE coast of Brunow Bay and E of lower Macy Glacier, Livingston Island. Its summit rising to over 500 m is located 4.95 km SW of Falsa Aguja Peak and 4.2 km SSE of Lyaskovets Peak.

Named in honour of Dimitar Peshev (1894-1973) who lead the campaign that kept Bulgaria’s Jews safe during the Holocaust.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Peshtera Glacier
Lednik Peshtera \'led-nik 'pe-shte-ra\

Midpoint: 62º42'35" S; 60º18'00" W (62.7097º S; 60.3000º W)

Glacier situated on Rozhen Peninsula, Livingston Island. Its head is bounded by MacKay Peak (approx. 700 m) to the SW and Tervel Peak to the E. Flowing 2 km north-northwestward to terminate at the NE extremity of Zagore Beach.

Named after the Bulgarian town of Peshtera.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Pimpirev Ice Wall
Pimpirev Skat \pim-'pi-rev 'skat\

From 62º36'22" to 62º37'00" S; from 60º21'42" to 60°25'21" W
Midpoint: 62º36'42" S; 60º23'32" W (62.6117º S; 60.3922º W)

The rectilinear ice scarp-slope running parallelly to and some 100 m inland from the NW coast of Emona Anchorage in Livingston Island. Approx. 50 m high, extending from the N corner of Emona Anchorage 3.7 km in WSW direction.

Mapped by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991.

Named for Christo Pimpirev, geologist in the 1987-88 Bulgarian Antarctic campaign and leader of subsequent campaigns.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Pliska Ridge
Vrah Pliska \'vr&h 'pli-ska\

Summit: 62º38'46" S; 60º13'49" W (62.6461º S; 60.2303º W)

A three-peaked ridge rising to 666 m in eastern Livingston Island. Its central and highest peak is located 3,520 m NW of Mount Friesland (the summit of Friesland Ridge, 1,684 m), 2,570 m ENE of Willan Nunatak (449 m), 5,880 m E of Krum Rock, 1,730 m SE of Burdick Peak (773 m, summit of Burdick Ridge) and 3,660 m SSW of Mount Bowles. The feature is 1.6 km long and 500 m wide, its axis trending due E-W, with precipitous southern slopes. Ice covered except for segments of its easternmost peak (646 m). Bounded to the NW by Orpheus Pass, to the N by the head of Perunika Glacier, to the E by Nesebar Gap, and to the S and W by the head of Huntress Glacier, the latter flowing 6 km southwestwards into False Bay.

Rough British mapping in 1968, detailed mapping by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

A name of national culture and geography. Pliska is the name of a settlement in north-eastern Bulgaria, which in the seventh century became the capital of the First Bulgarian Kingdom.

Approved on February 23, 1995.



Plovdiv Peak
Vrah Plovdiv \'vr&h 'plov-div\

62º39'12" S; 60º00'35" W (62.6533º S; 60.0097º W)

Peak rising to 1,040 m in the E extremity of Levski Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 3.1 km ENE of Falsa Aguja Peak, 1.2 km E of Helmet Peak, 4.2 km N of M’Kean Point and 4.3 km SSW of Rila Point. Overlooking Magura Glacier to the S and Iskar Glacier to the NNE.

Named after the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Prespa Glacier
Lednik Prespa \'led-nik 'pre-spa\

From 62º42'50" to 62º44'30" S; from 60º10'07" to 60º14'40" W
Midpoint: 62º43'36" S; 60º12'42" W (62.7267º S; 60.2117º W)

Glacier on Rozhen Peninsula, Livingston Island; bounded to the E by Needle Peak, to the NW by St. Cyril Peak and St. Methodius Peak, and to the SW by Shumen Peak and Yambol Peak. Flowing southeastward into Bransfield Strait.

Named after Prespa Peak in the Rhodopes Mountains, Bulgaria.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Rezen Knoll
Vrah Rezen \'vr&h 're-zen\

Summit: 62º37'33" S; 60º16'36" W (62.6258º S; 60.2767º W)

A conspicuous knoll rising to 433 m off the NW extremity of Burdick Ridge in eastern Livingston Island. Located 4,090 m W by S of Mount Bowles, 3,430 m E by S of Aleko Rock, 4,640 m ENE of Sinemorets Hill, 1,560 m NW of Burdick Peak, and 620 m NNW of Burdick West Peak. Bounded to the E, N and W by Perunika Glacier, linked to Burdick Ridge by Rezen Saddle. The feature is 250 m wide, extending 500 m in E-W direction. Composed of lavas, with precipitous slopes except to the E. Partly ice-free height and western and northern slopes.

Rough British mapping in 1968, detailed mapping by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

A descriptive name of national geography. Golyam (Big) Rezen and Malak (Little) Rezen are two of the most spectacular peaks of Vitosha Mountain. ‘Rezen’ is the Bulgarian for ‘slice.’

Approved on February 23, 1995.



Rezen Saddle
Rezenska Sedlovina \'re-zen-ska se-dlo-vi-'na\

Midpoint: 62º37'35" S; 60º15'57" W (62.6264º S; 60.2658º W)

The 600 m long horseshoe-shaped flat saddle between Rezen Knoll and Burdick Ridge in eastern Livingston Island, affording overland access from Balkan Snowfield to upper Perunika Glacier and Bowles Ridge area.

Detailed mapping by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991.

The feature takes its name from the adjacent Rezen Knoll.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Rezovski Creek
Rezovski Potok \'re-zov-ski po-'tok\

Midpoint: 62º38'28" S; 60º21'57" W (62.6411º S; 60.3658º W)

The 500 m long meltwater stream draining that portion of the north-western slope of Balkan Snowfield located between Hesperides Hill, Atlantic Club Ridge, Krum Rock and Sinemorets Hill in eastern Livingston Island. The arms of Rezovski Creek encompass the old buildings of the Bulgarian Base. Its lower course forms Grand Lagoon, and has its mouth at the SW extremity of Bulgarian Beach used as embarkation place serving St. Kliment Ohridski Base.

Large scale Bulgarian mapping of the St. Kliment Ohridski Base vicinity from a topographic survey made from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, 1996.

A name of national geography; Rezovska is a river in south-eastern Bulgaria. The name was established in use at the time of approval.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Rila Point
Nos Rila \'nos 'ri-la\

62º37'05" S; 59º58'33" W (62.6181º S; 59.9758º W)

Point on the coast of Moon Bay, Livingston Island, forming the E side of the entrance to Bruix Cove. Located 8.75 km W of Renier Point, 7.4 km E of Atanasoff Nunatak, 4.3 km NNE of Plovdiv Peak and 3.2 km NW of Delchev Peak.

Named after Rila Mountain, Bulgaria.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Rongel Point
Nos Rongel \'nos ron-'zhel\

62º37'03" S; 60º23'57" W (62.6175º S; 60.3992º W)

The ice-free tipped cape forming the ENE side of the entrance to the 710 m wide nameless cove indenting for 250 m the coast behind Rongel Reef. Located on the north-western coast of Emona Anchorage in Livingston Island, 3,140 m NNW of Hespérides Point and 2,920 m W of Aleko Rock.

Emerged during a recent glacier retreat. Bulgarian mapping from a topographic survey of the region made from Dec. 8, 1995 to Feb. 8, 1996.

The feature takes its name from the adjacent Rongel Reef.

Approved on July 28, 1997.



Rongel Reef
Rif Rongel \'rif ron-'zhel\

From 62º37'06" to 62º37'20" S; from 60º23'58" to 60º24'26" W
Midpoint: 62º37'16" S; 60º24'11" W (62.6211º S; 60.4031º W)

The narrow crescent-shaped moraine reef off the NW coast of Emona Anchorage in eastern Livingston Island. Extending over 600 m in NE-SW direction. Partly exposed at low tide and submerged at high tide but for the islet rising to near 3 m at its NE extremity. Its midpoint is located 2,850 m NNW of Hespérides Point, 3,120 m W of Aleko Rock, and 3,350 m NE by E of Ereby Point. The NE extremity of Rongel Reef is located 75 m SSW of Rongel Point. A 710 m wide nameless cove is indenting for 250 m the coast behind Rongel Reef, the NE side of its entrance formed by Rongel Point. The SW extremity of Rongel Reef is located 300 m SE of the nameless point forming the NW side of the entrance to Emona Anchorage, and located 3,180 m NW by N of Hespérides Point and 3,040 m NE by E of Ereby Point.

Emerged during a recent glacier retreat. Bulgarian mapping from a topographic survey of the region made from Dec. 8, 1995 to Feb. 8, 1996.

Named for the Brazilian Navy ship Ary Rongel, in recognition of her logistic support for the Bulgarian Antarctic campaigns.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Rozhen Peninsula
Poluostrov Rozhen \po-lu-'os-trov 'ro-zhen\

From 62º41'00" to 62º45'44" S; from 60º09'05" to 60º20'32" W
Midpoint: 62º43'00" S; 60º15'00" W (62.7167º S; 60.2500º W)

Peninsula extending 9 km in SW direction towards Barnard Point, Livingston Island. Bounded by False Bay to the W, and by Brunow Bay and Bransfield Strait to the SE.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968, partial Spanish mapping by the Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991 and Bulgarian topographic survey in 1995-96.

Named after Rozhen site in Pirin Mountain, Bulgaria.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Ruen Icefall
Ledopad Ruen \le-do-'pad 'ru-en\

Midpoint: 62º41'55" S; 60º16'20" W (62.6986º S; 60.2722º W)

The icefall descending towards False Bay from the circus overlooked by Simeon Peak, St. Cyril Peak and St. Methodius Peak in Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains, eastern Livingston Island. Midpoint located 5.1 km S of Willan Nunatak and 4.1 km SE of Napier Peak.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968, Spanish in 1991.

A name of national geography. Ruen is the summit of Osogovo Mountain in south-western Bulgaria.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Ruse Peak
Vrah Ruse \'vr&h 'ru-se\

62º38'55" S; 59º57'30" W (62.6486º S; 59.9583º W)

Peak rising to over 800 m in the W extremity of Delchev Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island. Located next E of Devin Saddle, 2.7 km ENE of Plovdiv Peak and 1.4 km SW of Delchev Peak. Surmounting Magura Glacier to the SW and Iskar Glacier to the NW and N.

Named after the Bulgarian city of Ruse.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Samuel Point
Nos Samuil \'nos sa-mu-'il\

62º43'38" S; 60º09'07" W (62.7272º S; 60.1519º W)

Point on the coast of Bransfield Strait forming the SW side of the entrance to Brunow Bay, Livingston Island; 9.3 km ENE of Botev Point and 5.6 km WSW of Aytos Point. Surmounted by Needle Peak (370 m), a conspicuous offshoot of Friesland Ridge.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968.

Named after Czar Samuel of Bulgaria, 980-1014 AD.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Sea Lion Glacier
Lednik Morski Lav \'led-nik 'mor-ski 'l&v\

Midpoint: 62º38'46" S; 60º22'12" W (62.6461º S; 60.3700º W)

The isolated 350 m long glacier located NW of Atlantic Club Ridge and SW of Hesperides Hill and terminating on the South Bay coast in eastern Livingston Island.

Bulgarian mapping from a 1995-1996 ground survey.

The name was established in use at the time of approval.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Sea Lion Tarn
Ezero Morski Lav \'e-ze-ro 'mor-ski 'l&v\

Midpoint: 62º38'48" S; 60º22'14" W (62.6467º S; 60.3706º W)

The 0.3 ha tarn located between Sea Lion Glacier and the north-western slopes of Atlantic Club Ridge in eastern Livingston Island.

Bulgarian mapping from a 1995-1996 ground survey.

The feature takes its name from the adjacent Sea Lion Glacier.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Serdica Peak
Vrah Serdica \'vr&h 'ser-di-ka\

62º40'55" S; 60º03'55" W (62.6819º S; 60.0653º W)

Peak rising to approx. 1,200 m in Levski Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 1.7 km S of Falsa Aguja Peak and 2.65 km N of Aytos Point. Surmounting Macy Glacier to the W, Boyana Glacier to the SW, and Srebarna Glacier to the SE.

A name of national culture and geography. Serdica is the ancient name of Sofia, Bulgaria.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Shabla Knoll
Vrah Shabla \'vr&h 'sha-bla\

62º37'34" S; 59º51'15" W (62.6261º S; 59.8542º W)

Peak rising to over 400 m in Delchev Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 2.3 km ENE of Elena Peak and 3 km SW of Renier Point.

Named after the Bulgarian town of Shabla and the nearby Shabla Point on the Black Sea coast.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Shipka Saddle
Shipchenska Sedlovina \'ship-chen-ska se-dlo-vi-'na\

Midpoint: 62º39'51" S; 60º07'55" W (62.6642º S; 60.1320º W)

The deep ice-covered saddle in Tangra Mountains, between Friesland Ridge to the W and Levski Ridge to the E. The feature is 250 m long, with elevation over 1,000 m. Part of the divide between the glacial catchments of Huron Glacier to the N and Macy Glacier to the S. Midpoint located 2,950 m E by N of Mount Friesland and 3,450 m SSE of Kuzman Knoll.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968; rough Argentine mapping in 1980. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

A name of national geography. Shipka is the name of a pass in the Stara Planina (Balkan Mountains) in central Bulgaria.

Approved on August 19, 1997.



Shumen Peak
Vrah Shumen \'vr&h 'shu-men\

62º43'43" S; 60º15'21" W (62.7286º S; 60.2558º W)

Peak rising to 770 m in Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 1.5 km S of St. Methodius Peak, 640 m S of Chepelare Peak and 1.6 km SE of Tervel PeakTervel Peak. Surmounting Charity Glacier to the W, Tarnovo Ice Piedmont to the S, and Prespa Glacier to the SE.

Named after the Bulgarian town of Shumen.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Silistra Knoll
Vrah Silistra \'vr&h si-'lis-tra\

62º41'21" S; 60º05'54" W (62.6892º S; 60.0983º W)

Peak rising to over 700 m in Levski Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island. Bounded by Macy Glacier to the N and Boyana Glacier to the S. Located 1.85 km WSW of Serdica Peak, 3 km SSE of Levski Peak and 1.95 km NE of the summit of Peshev Ridge.

Named after the Bulgarian town of Silistra.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Simeon Peak
Vrah Simeon \'vr&h si-me-'on\

62º41'31" S; 60º12'41" W (62.6919º S; 60.2114º W)

Peak rising to 1,576 m in Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 2.67 km SSW of Mount Friesland and 2 km SSW of St. Boris Peak. Surmounting Huntress Glacier to the NW, Ruen Icefall to the SW, and Macy Glacier to the E.

Bulgarian topographic survey in 1995-96.

Named after Czar Simeon the Great of Bulgaria, 893-927 AD.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Sinemorets Hill
Halm Sinemorets \'h&lm si-ne-'mo-rets\

Summit: 62º38'25" S; 60º21'42" W (62.6403º S; 60.3617º W)

Most prominent in the chain of hills surmounting Bulgarian Beach in eastern Livingston Island, excepting Hesperides Hill. Located 820 m ENE of Hespérides Point and 220 m inland from Greenpeace Rock. Sinemorets Hill is 380 m long in E-W direction and 230 m wide, with twin heights, the west-southwestern one being 64 m and the east-northeastern one 62 m, sheltering a small pool between them. Snow free in the summer months. Overlooking the Bulgarian base to the SW. Relics of an encampment were still discernible at its eastern foot in 1996.

Mapped in detail by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

A name of national geography. Sinemorets is the name of a village and a cape on the Black Sea coast.

Approved on March 16, 1994.



Sliven Peak
Vrah Sliven \'vr&h 'sli-ven\

62º36'00" S; 60º07'40" W (62.6000º S; 60.1278º W)

Peak rising to 530 m in the E extremity of Melnik Ridge, Livingston Island; 4.1 km ENE of Mount Bowles and 1.6 km NNW of Atanasoff Nunatak. Overlooking Kaliakra Glacier the N and Huron Glacier to the SE.

Named after the Bulgarian town of Sliven.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Smolyan Point
Nos Smolyan \'nos 'smo-lyan\

62º37'29" S; 60º25'56" W (62.6247º S; 60.4322º W)

The cape on the north-western coast of South Bay, Livingston Island, located 3,565 m NW of Hespérides Point and 1,915 m NE of Ereby Point. Ends with a 25 m wide and 4 m high rock. Conspicuous radial crevasses spreading inland.

Emerged during a recent glacier retreat. Bulgarian mapping from a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

A name of national geography. Smolyan is the name of a town in the Rhodopes Mountains in southern Bulgaria.

Approved on July 28, 1997.



Sofia University Mountains
Planina Sofiyski Universitet \pla-ni-'na so-'fE-ski u-ni-ver-si-'tet\

Approx. from 69º22' to 69º33'S; approx. from 71º12' to 71º35'W
Midpoint: 69º27'30" S; 71º23'30" W (69.458º S; 71.392º W)

A cluster of four small mountains in north-western Alexander Island, 21 km long in NE-SW direction and 13 km wide. Located SSE of Havre Mountains, SW of Rouen Mountains, NW of Elgar Uplands, E of the northern part of Lassus Mountains, and 6 km inland from Lazarev Bay. Bounded to the S and E by Nichols Snowfield, to the N and W respectively by the 30 km long Palestrina Glacier flowing west-southwestwards into Lazarev Bay and by its 10 km long southern tributary McManus Glacier. Landers Peaks rising to approx. 1,000 m and a nameless 5 km long ridge form the eastern and the north-central part of the feature respectively, separated by the 8 km long Poste Valley, filled with ice and draining northwards. Mount Braun rising to approx. 900 m and Mount Kliment Ohridski form respectively the north-western and the south-western parts of the mountains. Lizard Nunatak and Serpent Nunatak are located in Nichols Snowfield respectively 4 km and 9 km ESE of Sofia University Mountains, with Serpent Nunatak facing the W entrance to Tufts Pass between Rouen Mountains and Elgar Uplands.

Seen from the air and roughly mapped by the 1936-37 British Graham Land Expedition. More detailed British mapping in 1960 from air photos taken by the 1947-48 US Expedition under Ronne.

A name of national culture, given in commemoration of the centennial of Sofia University. During the first Bulgarian Antarctic campaign organized on that occasion, the mountains were visited in Jan.-Feb. 1988 by a field party including two members of the British Antarctic Survey and two Bulgarian geologists.

Approved on October 5, 1989.

Variant name: Sofia Mountains; UK Antarctic Place-names Committee and US Board on Geographic Names.



Sopot Ice Piedmont
Lednik Sopot \'led-nik 'so-pot\

From 62º36'34" to 62º38'00" S; from 59º49'00" to 59º58'00" W
Midpoint: 62º37'15" S; 59º54'00" W (62.6208º S; 59.9000º W)

Glacier situated on Burgas Peninsula, Livingston Island. Draining the N slopes of Delchev Ridge E of Delchev Peak, flowing northward into Moon Bay between Rila Point and Renier Point.

Named after the Bulgarian town of Sopot.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Spanish Knoll
Halm Española \'h&lm e-spa-'nyo-la\

62º38'16" S; 60º21'24" W (62.6378º S; 60.3567º W)

The hill with a highest point of elevation 48 m located 370 m NE by N of Sinemorets Hill and 290 m S by W of Spanish Point in eastern Livingston Island.

Mapped in detail by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

The feature takes its name from the adjacent Spanish Point which is formed by an offshoot of the hill.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Spanish Point
Nos Española \'nos e-spa-'nyo-la\

62º38'07" S; 60º21'25" W (62.6353º S; 60.3569º W)

A cape on Bulgarian Beach in eastern Livingston Island, located 610 m NNE of Sinemorets Hill and 1,340 m NE of Hespérides Point. Formed by an offshoot of Spanish Knoll.

British mapping in 1968, Spanish in 1991. Co-ordinates, elevation and distances given according to a 1995-96 Bulgarian topographic survey.

A name of world culture and geography, given in recognition of key Spanish logistic support for the Bulgarian Antarctic campaigns.

Approved on March 16, 1994.



Srebarna Glacier
Lednik Srebarna \'led-nik 'sre-bar-na\

From 62º40'35" to 62º42'06" S; from 60º01'30" to 60º03'35" W
Midpoint: 62º41'20" S; 60º02'35" W (62.6888º S; 60.0431º W)

Glacier in Livingston Island flowing SE of Falsa Aguja Peak and Serdica Peak to enter Bransfield Strait between Aytos Point and M’Kean Point.

Named after Srebarna Lake in Bulgaria.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Stambolov Crag
Vrah Stambolov \'vr&h stam-bo-'lov\

62º41'27" S; 60º14'44" W (62.6908º S; 60.2456º W)

Peak rising to 820 m in Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 1.75 km W of Simeon Peak, 2.1 km NW of St. Cyril Peak and 4.4 km SSE of Willan Nunatak. Steep snow free W slope. Surmounting Huntress Glacier to the NW and Ruen Icefall to the S.

Named after Stefan Stambolov (1854-1895), prominent Bulgarian statesman.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



St. Boris Peak
Vrah Sv. Boris \'vr&h sve-'ti bo-'ris\

62º40'32" S; 60º11'41" W (62.6756º S; 60.1947º W)

Peak rising to 1,665 m in Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 650 m SSW of Mount Friesland and 3.75 km SSE of the summit of Pliska Ridge. Surmounting Huntress Glacier to NW and W, and Macy Glacier to the SE.

Bulgarian topographic survey in 1995-96.

Named after Czar St. Boris I of Bulgaria, 852-889 AD.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



St. Cyril Peak
Vrah Sv. Kiril \'vr&h sve-'ti 'ki-ril\

62º42'15" S; 60º12'57" W (62.7042º S; 60.2158º W)

Peak rising to 1,505 m in Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 4 km SSW of Mount Friesland, 1.4 km S of Simeon Peak and 4.15 km NW of Samuel Point.

Bulgarian topographic survey in 1995-96.

Named after St. Cyril (827-869 AD) who, together with St. Methodius, created the Glagolitic alphabet and translated the Holy Books into Bulgarian language.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



St. Kliment Ohridski Base
Baza Sv. Kliment Ohridski \'ba-za sve-'ti 'kli-ment 'o-hrid-ski\

62º38'29" S; 60º21'53" W (62.6414º S; 60.3647º W)

The Bulgarian Antarctic base in the South Shetland Islands. Located on Bulgarian Beach at elevation from 12 to 15 m next SW by W of Sinemorets Hill and ENE of Hespérides Point in eastern Livingston Island.

Following an unsuccessful try at Cape Vostok on the NW extremity of Alexander Island, on April 26-29, 1988, two prefabricated huts were assembled on Livingston Island by a four-member Bulgarian party logistically supported by the Soviet Research Ship Mihail Somov. The facilities were later refurbished and inaugurated as a permanent base on December 11, 1993. An expansion programme at St. Kliment Ohridski including the erection of a new multipurpose building was carried out in 1996-98.

A name of national culture. The base, originally known as Sofia University Refuge, was renamed after St. Kliment Ohridski (840-916 AD), a prominent scholar and first Bulgarian bishop.

Approved on November 18, 1994.



St. Methodius Peak
Vrah Sv. Metodiy \'vr&h sve-'ti me-'to-dE\

62º42'56" S; 60º14'51" W (62.7155º S; 60.2475º W)

Peak rising to approx. 1,180 m in Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 5.87 km SSW of Mount Friesland, 2 km SW of St. Cyril Peak, 5 km WNW of Samuel Point and 6.6 km NE of Barnard Point. Surmounting Ruen Icefall to the N, Charity Glacier to the SW, and Prespa Glacier to the SE.

Bulgarian topographic survey in 1995-96.

Named after St. Methodius (815-885 AD).

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Tangra Mountains
Tangra Planina \'tan-gra pla-ni-'na\

Midpoint: 62º40'00" S; 60º06'00" W (62.6700º S; 60.1000º W)
Summits: 62º40'14" S; 60º11'17" W (62.6706º S; 60.1881º W)
and 62º40'01" S; 60º03'47" W (62.6669º S; 60.0631º W)

A mountain range located between Barnard Point and Renier Point in eastern Livingston Island, 30 km long in WSW-ENE direction and 7 km wide. Bounded to the N by Moon Bay and Huron Glacier, to the NW by Huntress Glacier, to the W by False Bay and to the SE by Bransfield Strait. The main summits of Tangra Mountains are Mount Friesland (1,684 m) and Falsa Aguja Peak. Comprises Friesland Ridge in the W, Levski Ridge in the centre, and Delchev Ridge in the E, separated by Shipka Saddle and Devin Saddle respectively. The mountain range is linked to Bowles Ridge by Wörner Gap, and to Pliska Ridge by Nesebar Gap. Besides Huron Glacier and Huntress Glacier, the slopes of Tangra Mountains are drained also by Ruen Icefall, Charity Glacier, Tarnovo Ice Piedmont, Prespa Glacier, Macy Glacier, Boyana Glacier, Srebarna Glacier, Magura Glacier, Sopot Ice Piedmont and Iskar Glacier.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968. Detailed mapping of the westernmost portion by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991, and Bulgarian mapping from a 1995-96 topographic survey.

A name of world and national culture. Tangra is the name of the ancient supreme Bulgarian god.

Approved on December 4, 2001.



Tarnovo Ice Piedmont
Lednik Tarnovo \'led-nik 't&r-no-vo\

From 62º44'08" to 62º45'32" S; from 60º13'58" to 60º18'28" W
Midpoint: 62º44'50" S; 60º16'13" W (62.7472º S; 60.2703º W)

The ice piedmont on Rozhen Peninsula, Livingston Island, located next E of Botev Point. Bounded to the N by Shumen Peak, to the NW and W by Gabrovo Knoll and Veleka Ridge, and to the E by Needle Peak. Flowing southeastwards into Bransfield Strait.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968.

A name of national geography. Tarnovo is a city in central northern Bulgaria and the capital of the medieval Second Bulgarian Kingdom.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Tervel Peak
Vrah Tervel \'vr&h 'ter-vel\

62º42'58" S; 60º16'16" W (62.7161º S; 60.2711º W)

Triple peak rising to 810 m in Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 1.2 km W of St. Methodius Peak, 1.57 km ENE of MacKay Peak and 5.75 km NE of Barnard Point. Overlooking Peshtera Glacier and Zagore Beach to the NW, and Charity Glacier to the SW.

Bulgarian survey in 1995-96.

Named after Khan Tervel of Bulgaria who stopped the Arab invasion of Europe in 718 AD.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Troyan Peak
Vrah Troyan \'vr&h tro-'yan\

62º41'58" S; 60º14'38" W (62.6994º S; 60.2439º W)

Peak rising to 810 m in Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 1.55 km WNW of St. Cyril Peak and 1.8 km N of St. Methodius Peak. Steep snow free W slope. Surmounting Ruen Icefall to the N, W and S.

Named after the Bulgarian town of Troyan.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Varna Peninsula
Poluostrov Varna \po-lu-'os-trov 'var-na\

From 62º27'05" to 62º34'45" S; from 60º00'20" to 60º19'10" W
Midpoint: 62º30'55" S; 60º09'45" W (62.5153º S; 60.1625º W)

The roughly rectangular ice-covered peninsula forming the NE extremity of Livingston Island. Bounded by Hero Bay to the NW, by Moon Bay to the SE, and by McFarlane Strait to the NE. Approx. 12 km long in SW-NE direction and 9 km wide, with central area occupied by Vidin Heights. The N and E extremities of Varna Peninsula are formed by Williams Point and by Inott Point respectively. Its NE coast is indented by Lister Cove and Dragon Cove, with Sayer Nunatak (201 m) overlooking both Williams Point and Dragon Cove.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968; rough Argentine and Chilean mappings.

A name of national geography. Varna is the name of a major city on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.

Approved on August 19, 1997.



Veleka Ridge
Rid Veleka \'rid ve-'le-ka\

62º44'30" S; 60º18'46" W (62.7417º S; 60.3128º W)

Ridge extending 2.5 km in N-S direction in Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island. Its summit rising to 538 m is located 4.4 km SW of St. Methodius Peak, 2.25 km NE of Barnard Point and 2.3 km N of Botev Point.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968.

Named after the Veleka River in Bulgaria.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Vergilov Rocks
Vergilov Kamak \ver-'gi-lov 'ka-m&k\

62º38'24" S; 60º22'12" W (62.6400º S; 60.3700º W)

The rocks off Bulgarian Beach in eastern Livingston Island. Main rock located 510 m NE by N of Hespérides Point and 310 m W by S of Greenpeace Rock. Two adjacent smaller rocks submerging at high water.

British mapping in 1968, Bulgarian mapping from a 1995-1996 topographic survey.

Named for Zlatil Vergilov, a member of the 1988 Bulgarian party on Livingston Island, base commander at St. Kliment Ohridski in the 1996-99 seasons.

Approved on October 29, 1996.



Vidin Heights
Vidinski Vazvisheniya \'vi-din-ski v&z-vi-'she-ni-ya\

Summit: 62º32'03" S; 60º09'53" W (62.5342º S; 60.1647º W)

The ice-covered heights rising to over 600 m on Varna Peninsula, eastern Livingston Island. The feature is approx. 8 km long, trending WSW-ENE towards Inott Point. Highest point located 4,350 m NNE of Leslie Hill and 9,450 m N by E of Mount Bowles. Featuring Samuel Peak 1.8 km ESE of its highest point, and Sharp Peak at its ENE extremity.

UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys mapping in 1968; rough Argentine mapping in 1980.

A name of national geography. Vidin is the name of a town in north-western Bulgaria.

Approved on August 19, 1997.



Willan Saddle
Sedlovina Willan \se-dlo-vi-'na 'wi-l&n\

Midpoint: 62º38'57" S; 60º16'20" W (62.6492º S; 60.2722º W)

The flat crescent-shaped saddle extending 1 km in NE-SW direction between Burdick South Peak and Willan Nunatak in eastern Livingston Island. Elevation 410 m. Part of the overland route from Balkan Snowfield to Orpheus Pass, and then to upper Perunika Glacier and Tangra Mountains.

Mapped by the Spanish Servicio Geográfico del Ejército in 1991.

The feature takes its name from the adjacent Willan Nunatak.

Approved on July 28, 1997.



Wörner Gap
Sedlovina Wörner \se-dlo-vi-'na 'vyor-ner\

Midpoint: 62º38'05" S; 60º11'10" W (62.6347º S; 60.1861º W)

A flat saddle of elevation approx. 550 m extending 3 km in S-N direction between Friesland Ridge and Bowles Ridge in eastern Livingston Island. Separating the glacial catchments of Perunika Glacier and Huron Glacier, the latter flowing 8 km eastwards into Moon Bay. A conspicuous landmark in the area is Kuzman Knoll, rising to approx. 650 m some 1.3 km E of Wörner Gap’s midpoint.

Visited by field parties from St. Kliment Ohridski. Rough British mapping in 1968 and Spanish in 1991.

Named after the late Secretary General of the Atlantic Alliance Dr. Manfred Wörner (1934-94) in recognition of his contribution to European unity.

Approved on February 23, 1995.

Variant name: Aurora Gap; UK Antarctic Place-names Committee; Dec. 11, 1995.
Name: Wörner Gap; US Board on Geographic Names; 1996.



Yambol Peak
Vrah Yambol \'vr&h 'yam-bol\

62º44'18" S; 60º14'18" W (62.7383º S; 60.2383º W)

Peak rising to 300 m in Friesland Ridge, Tangra Mountains, Livingston Island; 1.4 km SE of Shumen Peak, 4.75 km NE of Botev Point and 4.6 km WSW of Samuel Point. Overlooking Tarnovo Ice Piedmont to the W and Prespa Glacier to the NE.

Named after the Bulgarian town of Yambol.

Approved on March 15, 2002.



Zagore Beach
Zagorski Bryag \za-'gor-ski 'bryag\

From 62º42'03" to 62º43'45" S; from 60º18'16" to 60º19'53" W
Midpoint: 62º42'46" S; 60º19'23" W (62.7128º S; 60.3231º W)

A beach facing False Bay, Livingston Island; extending 4 km on Rozhen Peninsula between Charity Glacier and Ruen Icefall. Surmounted by MacKay Peak (approx. 700 m). Snow free in summer.

Named after the historic region of Zagore situated S of the Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria.

Approved on March 15, 2002.


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