Princess Elizabeth Land

Princess Elizabeth Land is a region of Antarctica claimed by Australia as part of the Australian Antarctic Territory. However, since the Antarctic Treaty came into force in 1961, most countries do not recognize territorial claims in Antarctica.

Located between 64°56'S and 90°00'S and between 73°35' E and 87°43'E, it is divided at 81°24'E into two sectors, Ingrid Christensen Coast and Leopold and Astrid Coast. It was discovered 9 February 1931 by the British Australian and New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition (1929–31) under Sir Douglas Mawson, who named it after Princess Elizabeth, granddaughter of King George V who reigned at the time as King of Australia.

Research Stations

 * Davis Station
 * Vostok Station