Prince Olav Coast

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 Crown Prince Olav of Norway, later King.

 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 / 68.5°S 42.5°E / -68.5; 42.5