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The 1961 Antarctic Treaty, signed by most nations, rules out any new claims after that date. So only earlier claims are recognised.
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Why doesnt antarctica have any countries?
Antarctica has no government, economy, or population. In order to be a country you do need these things. Also, several countries already claim land on Antarctica (France, UK, Norway, Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand. There is, however, unclaimed land on Antarctica, so who knows, maybe one day it will be made into a country that occupies either a part of or the whole continent.
What describes the part of antarctica below the equator?
Antarctica. It is all below everything. Including the equator, by far.
Where is the warmest place on mars?
The Antarctica Peninsula is the warmest part of the continent.
What country is the ross ice shelf in?
It isn't in a country, it's in Antarctica It is part of the Ross Dependency, the area of Antarctica that is administered by New Zealand.
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!
Who is in charge of the unclaimed part of Antarctica?
Raymond Barreto is in charge of the unclaimed territories of antartica. There is currently a population of 7 and growing.
How much of antarctica is unclaimed?
Just under 15% of Antarctica is unclaimed. See the related link for who is claiming what. Just click on it to make it larger.
What is the oldest part of Antarctica?
The Ozone hole is the oldest part of Antarctica
Is antarctica part of the Tundra?
There is tundra in Antarctica.
Why is Antarctica part of the US if it is not connected?
Antarctica is its own continent and is not part of the US.
What part of antarctica are countries based?
There are no countries in Antarctica.
What counties are part of the continent of the Antarctica?
Antarctica has no countries.
Who are the owners of Antarctica?
No one 'owns' any part of Antarctica.
What part of Antarctica does the US own?
No part.
Is Alaska part of antarctica?
No. Alaska is considered part of the Arctic in the northern hemisphere. Antarctica is in the southern hemisphere.
Why doesnt antarctica have any countries?
Antarctica has no government, economy, or population. In order to be a country you do need these things. Also, several countries already claim land on Antarctica (France, UK, Norway, Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand. There is, however, unclaimed land on Antarctica, so who knows, maybe one day it will be made into a country that occupies either a part of or the whole continent.
What counries own Antarctica?
No country owns any part of Antarctica.
