Adelie land

Adélie Land is a claimed territory on the continent of Antarctica. It stretches from a portion of the Southern Ocean to the interior of Antarctica. Named by the French explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville after his wife, Adélie, the region is now administered as a part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands.

History

Adélie Land was discovered in 1840 by the French expedition led by d'Urville. The land was claimed by France on January 21, 1840, and is the site of the first French base in Antarctica, Port Martin. The region has been a site of continuous human presence since 1956, with the establishment of the Dumont d'Urville Station.

Geography

Adélie Land lies between 136° E and 142° E in eastern Antarctica, with a coast line facing the Southern Ocean and extending about 350 km. The interior of the territory is a part of the larger East Antarctic Ice Sheet. The region is characterized by high winds and low temperatures.

Research

Adélie Land is a hub for scientific research. The Dumont d'Urville Station is a key site for studies in various disciplines including glaciology, biology, and geophysics. The region is also home to a large colony of Adélie penguins, which are a subject of ongoing research.

See also

• French Southern and Antarctic Lands
• Antarctic Treaty System
• Jules Dumont d'Urville
• Adélie penguin