Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Antarctica
This post was last updated by José of onez on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.

Image of , capital city of Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Heard Island and McDonald Islands is an Australian sub-Antarctic territory with pristine volcanic ecosystems, a vast marine protected area, and year-round climate and biodiversity research stations.
Heard Island and McDonald Islands in one word would be “Volcanic,” meaning subantarctic lava.
Heard Island and McDonald Islands Flag
Heard Island and McDonald Islands is a country located in the Australia and New Zealand sub‑region of the Oceania continent.
Heard Island and McDonald Islands administrative divisions
territory of AustraliaEasy learning about Heard Island and McDonald Islands |
Heard Island and McDonald Islands is located in | Australia and New Zealand Oceania Continent Inhabitants of Heard Island and McDonald Islands are called Heard Islanders, McDonald Islanders |
Heard Island and McDonald Islands has a population of | inhabitants within a total area of 412 Km2 (256 sq mi) (2023 UN data) |
Latitude & Longitude | 53° 06' S, 72° 31' E Open in Google Maps |
Heard Island and McDonald Islands Climate | antarctic |
Currency name & code | Dollar (AUD) |
Internet ccTLD | .hm |
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