The terra Australis begins at two or three degrees below the equator and it is said by some to be of such magnitude that if at any time it is fully discovered they think it will be the fifth part of the world.
Terra Australis begynder 2 eller 3 grader syd for ækvator og menes af nogle, hvis det nogensinde bliver fuldt udforsket,at vise sig at være af en sådan størrelse at det udgør en femtedel af verdenen.