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So far 46 countries have signed up to these terms to keep Antarctica a true wilderness
The Antarctic Treaty was established and signed by 12 nations in 1959, including Argentina, Australia, Belgium Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, USSR (Russia), South Africa, the United Kingdom and the USA.
The Treaty applies to the region south of 60 degrees latitude and states in part -
- Antarctica should always be used for peaceful purposes and military activities are prohibited on the continent.
- There must be freedom of scientific research throughout Antarctica.
- Any member nation can inspect any other nation's stations and activities.
- Nuclear testing and radioactive waste disposal are banned in Antarctica.
In 1991, a further document called the Madrid Protocol was signed giving more environmental protection to Antarctica and its surrounds. It places an indefinite ban on mining and exploration for minerals and further protects Antarctica's flora and fauna, deals with management of waste disposal and prevention of marine pollution.
It also created some protected areas and a standard of principles that all who visit and work in Antarctica must obey.
Of the 14 Articles in the Treaty, in summary, all land and ice south of 60 degrees S is preserved for peaceful purposes, and especially for the scientific study of the health of planet earth. Existing territorial claims are acknowledged and held in abeyance -- some of these claims overlap each other -- and no future claims on territory can be made.
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How many articles make up the Antarctic Treaty?
There are fourteen articles in the Antarctic Treaty, plus a Preamble.
When does the antarctic treaty become extinct?
The Antarctic Treaty is a TREATY not a living thing so it can not become extinct.
Who or what will benefit from the Antarctic Treaty?
All of planet earth benefits from the Antarctic Treaty, because science conducted there -- the study of the health of planet earth -- is shared with all countries that signed or ratified the Antarctic Treaty.
What are the countries not involved in the Antarctic Treaty?
afghanastan albania are in the treaty
What treaty was signed in 1959 by 12 nations?
iT WAS tHe Antarctic treaty!
When was the Antarctic Treaty broken?
The Antarctic Treaty has not been broken, it may have been violated, but it remains in full force and effect.
How is antarctica afected by minning?
There is no mining on the Antarctic continent: it is prohibited by the Antarctic Treaty.
How many articles were in the treaty of Paris?
There are 10 articles in the treaty of Paris.
Does the Antarctic Treaty use tourism for money?
Tourism in Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty. The treaty governs all land and ice south of 60 degrees S, and its Marine Protocols protect the Southern Ocean that surrounds the continent. The Antarctic Treaty is an international agreement to govern -- in fact, a condominium form of government. There is no money paid by anyone to the 'Antarctic Treaty'.
What is the name of the treaty that governs Antarctica?
The treaty is called the Antarctic Treaty. You can read it, below.
Who signed the Antarctic Treaty?
As of 2014, there are 50 states party to the treaty.
Why was the Antarctic Treaty difficult to explore?
The Antarctic Treaty is only difficult to explore when one is unable to read one of the languages in which the treaty is printed: English, Spanish, French and Russian.
