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The first expedition to over-winter in Antarctica took place in 1899, and the expedition crew 'lived' on their vessel.

Today, there is no no permanent population on the Antarctic continent. People who live and work there temporarily are supported by their governments and perform in support of science studying the health of planet earth.

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