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The 51st parallel south is a circle of latitude that is 51 degrees south of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and South America.
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51st parallel south
At this latitude the sun is visible for 16 hours, 33 minutes during the December solstice and 7 hours, 55 minutes during the June solstice.[1]
Around the world
Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 51° south passes through:
| Coordinates | Country, territory or ocean | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 51°0′S 0°0′E | Atlantic Ocean | |
| 51°0′S 20°0′E | Indian Ocean | |
| 51°0′S 147°0′E | Pacific Ocean | Passing just south of Adams Island, Auckland Islands,  New Zealand |
| 51°0′S 75°5′W |  Chile |
Patagonic Archipelago and mainland, Magallanes Region |
| 51°0′S 72°15′W |  Argentina |
Santa Cruz Province |
| 51°0′S 69°9′W | Atlantic Ocean | Passing just north of the Jason Islands,  Falkland Islands (UK Territory claimed by Argentina) |
See also
References
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