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Wilkes Land was named after Charles Wilkes, the American explorer who commanded in 1838 an exploring and surveying US expedition of the Southern Pacific Ocean and surrounding lands.
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From its Wikipedia entry: "Wilkes Land is named after Lieutenant Charles Wilkes (later a Rear Admiral), the American explorer who commanded the 1838-42 United States Exploring Expedition."
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Antarctica Right! More precisely, Wilkes Land is situated in East Antarctica, not far from the antarctic coast and between Victoria Land and the Shackleton ice self.
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