South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. The South Shetland Islands Are A Group Of Antarctic Islands, Lying About 120 Kilometres (75 Mi) North Of The Antarctic Peninsula,[1] With A Total Area Of 3,687 Square Kilometres (1,424 Sq Mi). By The Antarctic Treaty Of 1959, The Islands' Sovereignty Is Neither Recognized Nor Disputed By The Signatories[Citation Needed] And They Are Free For Use By Any Signatory For Non-Military Purposes.

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