Princess Astrid Coast

Princess Astrid Coast

Princess Astrid Coast (coord|70|45|S|12|30|E|) is that portion of the coast of Queen Maud Land lying between 5° and 20° E. The entire coast is bordered by ice shelves. Discovered by Capt. H. Halvorsen of the Sevilla (ship) in March 1931 and named for Princess Astrid of Norway.


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