Why does Antarctica have no capital cities?

Answer 1

Antarctica has no countries because it is governed by the Antarctic Treaty (1960). The treaty dedicates all land on earth south of 60 degrees S to science. The science studies the health of our planet.

Governments representing 80% of the earth's population have signed or ratified the treaty.

Answer 2

There are no countries on the Antarctic continent, so no capital is needed.

Answer 3

There are no countries on the continent, so there is no need for a "capital city." Also, the Antarctic Treaty sets aside the continent as continent dedicated to science.

Answer 4

Antarctica and all of planet earth south of 60 degrees South Latitude, is governed by The Antarctic Treaty.

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