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According to the treaty Web site:
"The Antarctic Treaty was signed in Washington on 1 December 1959 by the twelve countries whose scientists had been active in and around Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957-58."
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What are the countries belong to the antarctic continent?
The Antarctic continent is governed by the Antarctic Treaty System, which includes 54 countries. These countries have agreed to preserve the continent for peaceful and scientific purposes. However, no single country owns Antarctica; it is a collective effort to protect and conserve the region.
Why does Antarctica contain no countries?
All land on Earth south of 60 degrees S is governed by the Antarctic Treaty (1960), so there is no need on the continent for any country. Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty. The treaty has been signed or ratified by governments on earth representing 80% of the planet's population. The continent is dedicated to science -- the science of the health of planet earth -- and all science is shared among all the nations that agreed to the treaty.
Why was the antarctic treaty formed in 1959?
The Antacrtic Treary was created in 1959, and it was signed in Washington. It was created to ensure the saftey of the 5th largest continent in the world, Antartica. Basically that's why it was called, 'The Antarctic Treaty'
Which countries have claimed land on Antarctica?
Antarctica is governed together by the Antarctic Treaty. However, there are seven countries that have territorial claim on territories in Antarctica. These are the United Kingdom, New Zealand, France, Norway, Australia, Chile and Argentina. They agreed not to do anything on the land involving war purposes. See the Related Links for more information about the Antarctic Treaty.
What is an antarctic station?
Nations who agreed to participate in research about the health of planet earth -- by signing the Antarctic Treaty -- conduct research from stations established on the continent. Stations include work areas, living areas and storage areas.
When the countries agreed to reassert the open door policy under the nine-power treaty they failed to what?
specify how they would actually police the conditions of the treaty
When the countries agreed to reassert the open door policy under the nine -power treaty they failed to?
specify how they would actually police the conditions of the treaty
Do scientists disturb wildlife in Antarctica?
Disturbing wildlife in Antarctica is forbidden by the Antarctic Treaty, agreed to by governments representing 80% of the earth's population. Scientists who study Antarctic animals do so with supreme attention to humane treatment of the animals.
Which article number deals with the protection of native flora and fauna?
In the Antarctic Treaty, there is no per se mention of native flora and fauna. However, according to the Treaty Web site: "The Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora is a set of measures agreed on the third "Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting" in Brussels 1964 as recommendation number VIII."An interpretation of the Measures, again from the Web site reads:"Protection of the Antarctic environment has been a central theme in the cooperation among Antarctic Treaty Parties. In 1964, the ATCM adopted Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora. These Measures laid the basis for a regulatory system of general rules and specific regulations that provided extra protection in Specially Protected Areas. Subsequently the ATCM adopted a number of measures on various issues to widen, complement and strengthen the protection of the Antarctic environment."A new stage was reached with the adoption of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty in Madrid in 1991. Through the Environment Protocol the Contracting Parties 'commit themselves to the comprehensive protection of the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems and … designate Antarctica as a natural reserve, devoted to peace and science'. The Protocol prohibits all activities relating to Antarctic mineral resources, except for scientific research."
Why is there no mining in antarctica despite evidence of mineral resources on the continent?
The nations of the world have designated Antarctica as a scientific study region. Signatories to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 agreed to forego its military or industrial development to enable the study of complex natural and biological processes that occur there and practically no other place on the Earth.
What is the political status of Antarctica?
Under several treaties including the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, Antarctica is a politically neutral site. Unilateral and multilateral scientific outposts are allowed, but no military or industrial facilities can be constructed. Several countries have retained claims to various regions, but have agreed for the most part to waive these rights and allow Antarctica to remain a scientific preserve for the foreseeable future.Another AnswerAll of planet earth south of 60 degrees S, is governed by the Antarctic Treaty. The treaty, as above, is a-political. Territorial claims are held in abeyance and no future territorial claims can be made. This land is dedicated to the scientific pursuit answering questions about the health of planet earth.
What did the British agreed to sign a treaty for what?
The British agreed to sign a Treaty Of Ghent to end the war of 1812
