Prince Olav Coast

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Prince Olav Coast (68°30′S 42°30′E) is that portion of the coast of Queen Maud Land between the east entrance point of Lutzow-Holm Bay, marked by the coastal angle at 40° E, and Shinnan Glacier at 44° 38' E. It was discovered by Capt. Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen in January 1930 on a flight from the Norvegia, and named for Crown Prince Olav of Norway.

This article is based on a United States Geological Survey gazetteer.


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