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Profiles from various sources, demographics, travel issues and warnings, consulate information, embassies, communications, safety concerns, and related information you should know as you travel to and within the continent.
Antarctica
"This highest, driest, and coldest continent was referred to in the 17th century as Terra Australis Incognita, unknown southern land. Although the continent is still largely a mystery, what is known is that Antarctica's delicate ecosystem is in danger."
Antarctica
Details of the territorial claims of many nations, including Argentina, Brazil and Chile.
Antarctica
Information about territorial claims, each unrecognized by other nations.
Antartica Factbook
Introduction, Maps, Geography, People, Government, Economy, Communications, Transportation, Military and Transnational Issues prepared and maintained with regular updates from the US Central Intelligence Agency.

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