Botev Point

Botev Point

Botev Point (Nos Botev 'nos 'bo-tev) is the southern extremity of the Rozhen Peninsula of Livingston Island, formed by an offshoot of Veleka Ridge, Botev Peak. The point was mapped in 1968 by the UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys.

The point is named after Hristo Botev (1848-1876), poet and leader of the Bulgarian liberation movement.

Location

The point is located at coord|62|45|44|S|60|18|54|W| which is 1.55km east by southeast of Barnard Point and 9.3km west by southwest of Samuel Point.

External links

* [http://www3.pnra.it/SCAR_GAZE SCAR Composite Antarctic Gazetteer] .
* [http://www.mfa.government.bg/uploads/imgs/Livingston/livingston.jpgReference Map]


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