West Point Island
West Point Island
Former name: Albatross Island | |
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West Point Island in January 2011 | |
Interactive map of West Point Island | |
| Coordinates: 51°20′54″S 60°41′15″W / 51.34833°S 60.68750°W | |
| Country | Falkland Islands |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.69 km2 (5.67 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation (Cliff Mountain) | 381 m (1,250 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 2 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (FKST) |
| Postal code | FIQQ 1ZZ |
| If shown, area and population ranks are for all islands and all inhabited islands in the Falklands respectively. | |
West Point Island (originally known as Albatross Island; Spanish: Isla Remolinos) is one of the Falkland Islands, lying in the north-west corner of the archipelago. It has an area of 1,469 hectares (5.67 sq mi) and boasts some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the Falklands. The island is owned by Roddy & Lily Napier and run as a sheep farm and tourist attraction.