The 80th parallel south is a circle of latitude that is 80 degrees south of the Earth's equatorial plane.
It passes through Antarctica and Antarctic ice shelves. Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 80° south passes through:
| 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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