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Antarctica Day 2022

Antarctica Day 2022

Antarctica Day is celebrated by the international polar community on the 1st of December to commemorate the signing of the Antarctic Treaty, by 12 countries (including South Africa) in 1959. On 01 December 1959, Antarctica was set aside for peaceful and scientific...

Antarctica Day 2021

Antarctica Day 2021

Today, 62 years ago, 12 countries (including South Africa) signed the Antarctic Treaty. On the 1st of December 1959, Antarctica was set aside for peaceful and scientific purposes. This day is celebrated all over the world. Join the Scientific Committee on Antarctic...

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