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All of the land south of 60 degrees S is governed by the Antarctic Treaty (1960), agreed to by governments representing 80% of the earth's population.

Some nation-states have laid territorial claims to parts of the continent, The treaty recognizes these claims, but holds them in abeyance and prohibits future claims.

The treaty sets the land aside for science -- the scientific study of the health of planet earth -- and precludes any development, including commercial or attempts to colonize. The extreme harsh environment makes establishing 'outposts' difficult and challenging.

The continent is too cold to support any animal life; there is no food chain on the continent, and no crops would grow.

Everything that would be required to establish an 'outpost' would of necessity be brought to the 'outpost' by ship or by airplane.

The sea ice freezes during the winter months and joins with the ice sheet, essentially doubling the size of the continent. This precludes any access to land by ship. As well, during the winter months, the extreme environment is so cold that aircraft petrol and hydraulic systems freeze.

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