2006-06-14 05:57:01 · 15 answers · asked by mtms5467 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
No, Antarctica is not a country like any other. It has not got its own indigenous population. People found there are scientists working on research projects and ship crew for example.It is reported that 26 nations operate there through their various national antarctic programs
2006-06-14 06:05:43 · answer #1 · answered by natsubee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It IS a continent, with no borders or nations, one of the last continents that hasn't been conquered.
(I copied & pasted the following info from the 2nd web address)
Antarctica is the only continent with no nations. While seven nations (not including the United States) have made claims to Antarctica, no single nation controls any part of the continent. The Antarctic Treaty governs the actions of people in Antarctica.
2006-06-14 13:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by sandra_sfvs@yahoo.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Antarctic Treaty made Antarctica sort of a world park. There are no permanent residents of the continent just visitors that come to enjoy and study the stark beauty of it. When I was attached to Antarctic Development Squadron Six with the US Navy we spent the Austral Summer at McMurdo Station on the Ross Ice shelf. At that time there were 18 Signatory nations that each had established bases for scientific research. The continent is a wonderful place to study volcanoes, geology, meteors, atmospheric conditions, marine biology and so much more.
2006-06-14 14:10:57 · answer #3 · answered by Chief Mac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Antarctica is a continent.
Regarding the government status of it:
Antarctica has no government, thus it is NOT a country.
Various countries claim areas of it, but most countries do not recognize those claims. The area between 90 degrees west and 150 degrees west is the only land on Earth not claimed by any country.
The Antarctic Treaty establishes freedom of scientific investigation and prohibits military activity. The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty prevent development.
2006-06-16 06:41:18 · answer #4 · answered by Bond 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a country, yet...
The Great Penguin is establishing the first Holy Penguin Empire which will waddle it's way to greatness and world domination. Penguins will rule the world with a capitol at the South Pole and ban tuxedos throughout the world. However Santa Claus will start a rebellion at the North Pole with General Rudolph. Santa and his Reindeer Liberation Army will free the world from the penguin yoke and a world will ensue where everyone is allowed to be fat and jolly and work one day a year.
2006-06-14 18:52:20 · answer #5 · answered by woodchuck 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Antartica is protected by the Antartica Treaty of 1959 which does not allow any country to lay claim to any part of the continent after that date.
2006-06-15 14:42:25 · answer #6 · answered by Savrenzius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, it took the seventh post for someone to point out the most important ingredient in a country. A country is just the land owned by a nation of people. With no people, you can't have a country.
2006-06-14 13:10:09 · answer #7 · answered by Bob G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It does not have a government. Penguins don't count. Many countries have ownership of Antarctica. But it is mainly for research.
2006-06-14 13:00:40 · answer #8 · answered by FY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, it does not have an established government. It is just a continent.
2006-06-14 12:58:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, Anarctica is Internationally owned by many countries. It was left that way for research purposes.
2006-06-14 12:59:35 · answer #10 · answered by Joseph S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋