Puerto Williams
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Puerto Williams is a Chilean city and naval base located on Navarino Island, facing the Beagle Channel. Founded in 1953 and initially named Puerto Luisa, it was later renamed after John Williams Wilson, a founder of Fuerte Bulnes. It serves as a crucial hub for Antarctic scientific activity and a base for asserting Chilean sovereignty in the region.
Statistics
Area
0.99 km²
Population
2,874