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Antarctica: What Everyone Needs to Know About the Last Continent

"Antarctica is the Earth’s southernmost continent, an isolated, ice-covered landmass governed by international treaty rather than sovereign nations. As of 2026, it remains the only continent without a permanent human population, serving primarily as a global hub for collaborative scientific research, environmental protection, and strictly regulated, low-impact expedition tourism. The Geopolitical Status of Antarctica Unlike any other continent, Antarctica is not owned by any single country. Under the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS), which first entered into force in 1961 and remains the definitive legal framework today, the continent is set asid..."

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