Why isn't there a permanet human population in Antarctica?

Answer 1

Humans who live and work on Antarctica only do so temporarily, and are in service of their country and its scientists answering questions about the health of planet earth.

There are no native peoples or permanent human occupants of the continent.

Answer 2

Antarctica is a continent with no sovereignty. There are no cities, counties, states or countries there, that would supply the infrastructure required for a permanent population. There is no economy, no way to grow food, and no practical way to survive this extreme polar environment.

Answer 3

No. The human population consists of scientists and others who reside at the many survey bases and scientific outposts.

Answer 4

There is no indigenous population in Antarctica.

Answer 5

Zero. All residents in Antarctica are temporary residents.

Answer 6

Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, as is all of planet earth south of 60 degrees S. No permanent or native population exists on the continent.

Answer 7

Environment is too harsh for extended living.