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King George V Land

King George V Land is a region of Antarctica located along the continent’s eastern coastline, facing the Southern Ocean. It was named after King George V of the United Kingdom and is part of the Australian Antarctic Territory. This area is characterized by icy, rugged terrain with glaciers and ice sheets, and it is mostly uninhabited. It has been explored and studied mainly for scientific research related to climate, glaciology, and Antarctica’s environment. Due to its remote location and extreme climate, it remains largely pristine and accessed primarily by researchers and specialized expeditions.