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All land in the Arctic is governed by the nation-states that occupy and 'own' those lands that surround the Arctic ocean. There is contention among these nation-states as to governance of the Arctic Ocean.
All land and ice south of 60 degrees S is governed by the Antarctic Treaty. The Southern Ocean marine animals areincluded in this treaty.
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How are arctic and the antarctic are different?
Both are polar, but Antarctica is about 30 degrees F colder than the Arctic. Antarctica is a continent, there are only northern expanses of continents near the Arctic. There are native and indigenous peoples in the Arctic, and no humans in Antarctica. Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, which governs all land and ice south of 60 degrees S. Many governments argue over the use and governance of Arctic waters.
How are the Antarctic and the Arctic different?
Both are polar, but Antarctica is about 30 degrees F colder than the Arctic. Antarctica is a continent, there are only northern expanses of continents near the Arctic. There are native and indigenous peoples in the Arctic, and no humans in Antarctica. Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, which governs all land and ice south of 60 degrees S. Many governments argue over the use and governance of Arctic waters.
Where would you most likely find a reindeer the Arctic or Antarctic Circle?
You won't find them at all in the Antarctic...that's the south pole. You will find them in the Arctic Circle.
Is all of antarctica a nature preserve?
No. Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty.
What type of government is over the Antarctic Peninsula?
All land south of 60 degrees S is governed by the Antarctic Treaty. This includes the Antarctic Peninsula.
What is the government structure of Antarctica?
There are no countries on Antarctica and no permanent population. Many countries support scientific research stations on Antarctica, which is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, as is all of planet Earth south of 60 degrees S.
Is Antarctica a democracy?
Antarctica is governed -- as is all of planet earth south of 60 degrees S -- by the Antarctic Treaty, which is a condominium. It is not a democracy.
What countries are found in the Antarctic zone?
There are no countries south of 60 degrees S, which is considered the northernmost range of the 'Antarctic zone'. All land in this geography is governed by the Antarctic Treaty.
What biome do rats live in?
All biomes except marine and the arctic/antarctic.
What continent do sea otters live in?
All continents exept the arctic/antarctic
Who own or controls Antarctica?
All land on Earth south of 60 degrees S -- which includes Antarctica -- is governed by the Antarctic Treaty. All people on the planet can consider that they 'own' Antarctica, because it is used to study the health of the Earth, and all people benefit from this knowledge.
How much of Antarctica is within the Antarctic circle?
The Arctic Circle is in the Arctic or Northernmost area on our World.The Antarctic Circle is in the Antarctic or Southernmost area of or World.
