Around The World
Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 80° south passes through:
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Country, territory or sea Notes East Antarctica Passing south of Amery Ice Shelf, Wilkes Land and Victoria Land Ross Ice Shelf Passing south of Ross Island West Antarctica Marie Byrd Land Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf Berkner Island
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