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There is no one country that owns Antarctica and no permanent human settlers or any evidence of and existing or pre-historic indigenous population. In 1961 a treaty was established on the ownership of Antarctica. 45 countries (¾ of the world population) have signed the treaty to agree on the claims and the treatment of Antarctica. This treaty is one of the only international 20th century agreements to have succeeded. The Antarctic treaty bans all military activity. Every decision that the treaty makes is made by consensus so that there are no disagreements and arguments. In the 1980's mining companies wanted to search for minerals in Antarctica. Some environmental groups such as green peace campaigned that mining should be banned forever in Antarctica. At first the treaty could not come to a decision, but eventually they agreed to put in place a new protocol on environment protection in 1998. The rules of the protocol are that wildlife and habitats must be conserved and pollution controlled. There are seven countries that have made claims: Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, and the UK, though Australia has the biggest claim. Russia and the USA have tried to make claims but they have not yet been accepted.
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∙ 11y agoaustralia has the biggest claim, and there are seven countries with their own areas and work stations in antarctica.
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Is Norway near Antarctica?
No, but Norway has claimed part of Antarctica. Norway crosses the ARCTIC circle, i.e. it's close to the NORTH pole while the SOUTH pole lies in the middle of Antarctica - so not only is not not near Antarctica, it's about as far from it as you can get!
Where in Antarctica is Wilhelm II Coast located?
According to its Wikipedia entry: "Kaiser Wilhelm II Land is the part of Antarctica lying between Cape Penck, at 87°43'E, and Cape Filchner, at 91°54'E and is claimed as part of the Australian Antarctic Territory, although this claim is not universally recognized."
80 s latitude 117 e longitude?
That's near Concordia Station in Antarctica.
The largest city in Antarctica?
There are no cities in Antarctica.
What country is opposite Antarctica?
The Arctic is opposite Antarctica. Like Antarctica, no country owns the Arctic
What continent does the other 6 continents have ownership of?
There is no continent that is collectively owned by the other 6 continents. Each continent is a distinct geographic entity with its own countries and territories.
How do you spell claimed?
That is the correct spelling of "claimed" (alleged ownership).
What countries are there in antarctica?
There are no countries in Antarctica, but various countries have claimed parts of it.
What country claimed the Least territory in north America?
Antarctica
Which European nation claimed ownership of luisiana?
France claimed ownership of Louisiana until it sold it to the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Spain also claimed Louisiana for a while.
What is a simple sentence that has the word ownership?
Paul claimed ownership to the house. that is one example!
What country claimed ownership of Belize until?
Guatemala
What country claimed ownership Belize until 1992?
Guatemala
What'are the country's of Antarctica?
There are no countries there but countries have claimed parts of Antarctica. For example Scott Base is in New Zealand territory.
Which major European power claimed ownership of the Mississippi River Basin?
france
Who own the Antarctica post office?
There is no ownership of an 'Antarctica post office'. Each research station organizes the logistics of sending and receiving mail.
What did doulglas mawson do for Australia?
Sir Mawson claimed land from Antarctica to Australia.
