Bilyana Island
Location of Bilyana Island in the South Shetland Islands | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 62°23′05″S 59°45′47″W / 62.38472°S 59.76306°W |
| Archipelago | Aitcho group |
| Area | 10 ha (25 acres) |
| Length | 450 m (1480 ft) |
| Width | 900 m (3000 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
Bilyana Island (Bulgarian: остров Биляна, romanized: ostrov Bilyana, IPA: [ˈɔstrov biˈʎanɐ]) is an ice-free island in the Aitcho group on the west side of English Strait in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Extending 450 by 290 m (490 by 320 yd), surface area 10 hectares (25 acres). The area was visited by early 19th century sealers.
The island's name derives from Bilyana, a name from Bulgarian music folklore.