Prince Olav Coast

Prince Olav Coast (Norwegian: Kronprins Olav Kyst) 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 the future King Olav V of Norway.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Prince Olav Coast" (content from the Geographic Names Information System). Coordinates: 68°30′S 42°30′E / 68.500°S 42.500°E / -68.500; 42.500


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