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All land south of 60 degrees S is governed by the Antarctic Treaty. The treaty acknowledges and holds in abeyance, existing territorial claims on the continent, some of which overlap each other, and prohibits any future claims.

Governments representing about 80% of the earth's population have signed or ratified the Antarctic Treaty.

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