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Wilkes Land

geographical name

coastal region of eastern Antarctica extending along the Indian Ocean south of Australia

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“Wilkes Land.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wilkes%20Land. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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