Leopold and Astrid Coast

Coordinates: 67°20′S 84°30′E / 67.333°S 84.500°E / -67.333; 84.500
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The Leopold and Astrid Coast (67°20′S 84°30′E / 67.333°S 84.500°E / -67.333; 84.500) is that portion of the coast of Antarctica lying between the western extremity of the West Ice Shelf, at 81°24′E, and Cape Penck, at 87°43′E. It is located in the eastern half of Princess Elizabeth Land.

Exploration

It was discovered and explored in an airplane flight from the

Queen Astrid of Belgium.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Leopold and Astrid Coast". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-06-11.

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