Why is Antarctica not considered a state?

Answer 1

Antarctica is not considered a state because it does not have a government, a permanent population, or an economy. It is divided up amongst several nations for scientific purposes only. No country actually owns any part of Antarctica even if they have bases there.

Answer 2

Geographically, Australia is a continent, not an island. As a landform, it could be considered an island as it is entirely surrounded by water and not joined onto any other land mass. For this reason, it is often referred to as an island continent.Australia is too big to be formally classified as an island. Another reason why Australia is also considered a continent is because it sits on its own tectonic plate.

Answer 3

Some would argue that Antarctica is a collection of islands covered in ice. As is, it's considered a continent, as Australia is considered a continent, although it's smaller than Antarctica.

Answer 4

Yes it is, although at the same time a continent -- which covers 10% of the Earth's surface, much in the same way that Australia -- which is as broad as USA, is both.

Answer 5

Probably because it's a land of ice and snow big enough to be a continent.

Answer 6

Antarctica is a continent governed by the Antarctic Treaty (1960). There is no need for a 'country'.

Answer 7

because its big

Answer 8

Because its a continant