Queen Maud Land
Queen Maud Land is a region of Antarctica claimed by Norway, extending from the coast to the South Pole between 20° west and 45° east longitude.
Norwegian Antarctic Expedition: A 1910–1912 expedition led by Roald Amundsen that reached the South Pole and explored parts of Antarctica. Amundsen’s expedition helped establish Norway’s presence in the region later claimed as Queen Maud Land.
Antarctica: Earth’s southernmost continent, surrounded by the Southern Ocean and largely covered by an ice sheet. Queen Maud Land is a claimed region within this continent.
Sør Rondane Mountains: A mountain range in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica, rising above the surrounding ice sheet. The range is a prominent inland feature of the claimed territory.
Antarctic research: Scientific investigation of Antarctica’s climate, ecosystems, geology, ice, and atmosphere. Research stations in Queen Maud Land support observations of the continent and its environment.
Roald Amundsen: A Norwegian polar explorer who led the first expedition to reach the South Pole. His Antarctic expedition strengthened Norway’s early connection to the territory.
Antarctic Treaty System: A body of agreements governing international relations and activities in Antarctica. The treaty system preserves existing claims while prohibiting new sovereignty assertions.
Troll Station: Norway’s year-round research station in Queen Maud Land, located in the Jutulsessen nunatak area. It is Norway’s permanent operational base within the region.
Polar climate research: The study of climate processes and change in Earth’s polar regions. Queen Maud Land’s ice and atmosphere provide records of past and changing climate.
Haakon VII: King of Norway from 1905 to 1957, born Prince Carl of Denmark. Norway named the territory for his wife, Queen Maud.
Dronning Maud Land: The Norwegian name commonly used for the Antarctic region called Queen Maud Land in English. The names designate the same region, but this form follows Norwegian usage.