Additional
Information: According to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the Antarctic Region is defined as follows;
Article VI
The provisions of the present Treaty shall apply to the area south of 60 deg South Latitude, including all ice shelves, but nothing in the p This page was last updated on October 7th, 2008
Islands of the Antarctic
A list of the dozens of islands in the Antarctic region. Includes brief features and facts on the larger islands. http://islands.unep.ch/INY.htm#63
The Antarctic Circle
Compilation of Antarctic related articles. Includes information concerning the birthplaces and final resting places of Antarctic personalities as well as monuments and dedications. http://www.antarctic-circle.org/
Antarctic Protected Areas
Provides access to information on areas given formal status of special protection. Includes protected areas, management plans, descriptions, location maps, site maps, photographs, and international agreements. http://www.era.gs/resources/apa/
Antarctic Information for School Children
Information pack for school children published by the British Antarctic Survey. http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/Schools/SchoolsPack/
66 Degrees South
Contains tourist info, pictures, wildlife, history, politics and personal account of the Antarctic. http://www.66degreessouth.org/
Australian Antarctic Division
Agency responsible for the country's Antarctic research, as well as administering the Australian Antarctic Territory and the subantarctic Territory of Heard and McDonald Islands. Includes news, research data, and educational materials. http://www.aad.gov.au/
Additional
Information: According to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the Antarctic Region is defined as follows;
Article VI
The provisions of the present Treaty shall apply to the area south of 60 deg South Latitude, including all ice shelves, but nothing in the p
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