Isla Águila | |
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 Satellite photo with Speedwell Island just below and to left of center | |
  Speedwell Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 52°13′10″S 59°43′00″W / 52.21944°S 59.71667°W |
| Archipelago | Speedwell Island group |
| Area | 51.5 km2 (19.9 sq mi) |
| Length | 17.5 km (10.87 mi) |
| Width | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Administration | |
Falkland Islands | |
Speedwell Island (formerly Eagle Island; Spanish Isla Águila) is one of the Falkland Islands, lying in the Falkland Sound, southwest of Lafonia, East Falkland.
The island has an area of 51.5 km2 (19.9 sq mi), measuring approximately 17.5 km (10.9 mi) from north to south and 5 km (3.1 mi) across at its widest central part. It is generally low-lying with some permanent ponds. It is separated from Lafonia by the Eagle Passage, which retains Speedwell Island's former name. It is the largest of the Speedwell Island group, which includes the Elephant Cays, George Island, Barren Island, and Annie Island.[1]