Haakon VII's Vidde
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Haakon VII's Vidde was the name given to the entire plateau surrounding the South Pole in honour of King Haakon VII of Norway. It was given by Roald Amundsen when he reached the South Pole as the first person ever in 1911
The Norwegian posession in Antarctica was named Queen Maud Land in honour of Queen Maud of Norway.
Five sectors of Queen Maud Land have been named after other members of the royal family:
- Prins Olav Kyst
- Kronprinsesse Märtha Kyst
- Prinsesse Astrid Kyst
- Prinsesse Ragnhild Kyst
- Prins Harald Kyst
Other features in Antarctica have also been named after members of the royal familiy of Norway:
