On December 1, 1959, representatives of twelve nations sat down together and signed the Antarctic Treaty in multiple languages. The languages are English, French, Russian and Spanish.
There is no indication that any one of these countries was 'first'. All twelve nations are considered 'original signatories'.
malaysia
Yes.
israel
France.
France
No one country governs Antarctica.In 1961 the Antarctica Treaty was signed. It says countries that sign it must:1. protect it as a place of peace2. Lay aside all claims to own AntarcticaToday almost 50 countries have signed the Antarctic treaty.
France
Hone Heke was the first maori chief to sign the treaty
On August 18, 1960.The treaty came into full force and effect on June 23, 1961 after 12 nations governments had signed the treaty.
The treaty went into effect in 1961. The original 12 signators signed on 1 December 1959.
The first person to sign the Treaty of Waitangi was Hone Heke.
Great Britain