The 79th parallel south is a circle of latitude that is 79 degrees south of the Earth's equatorial plane in the Antarctic. The parallel passes through Antarctica only.

Around the world

Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 79 south passes through:

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Australian Antarctic Territory, claimed by
Ad lie Land, claimed by
Australian Antarctic Territory, claimed by
Ross Dependency, claimed by
Unclaimed territory
Ant rtica Chilena, claimed by
Territory claimed by and (overlapping claims)
Territory claimed by , and (overlapping claims)
Territory claimed by and (overlapping claims)
British Antarctic Territory, claimed by
Queen Maud Land, claimed by |}

See also

• 78th parallel south
• 80th parallel south