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Political Map of Antarctica



Political Map of Antarctica

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Description :  Antarctica Map features the major seas and surrounding islands of Antarctica. Disclaimer



Antarctica is the fifth largest continent in the world covering an area of 5.4 million square miles. As shown in the Antarctica political map, the continent is situated in the Antarctic region of the Southern Hemisphere surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
Antarctica political map highlights the major political divisions and sub-divisions in Antarctica continent. The surrounding seas, rivers, oceans, bays and canals are clearly depicted on the map. Some of the major seas of Antarctica are:

Antarctica political map highlights the major political divisions and sub-divisions in Antarctica continent. The surrounding seas, rivers, oceans, bays and canals are clearly depicted on the map. Some of the major seas of Antarctica are:
  • Weddell Sea
  • Scotia Sea
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Southern Ocean
The islands surrounding Antarctica are also represented in the map. The islands include:
  • Anvers Island
  • Joinville Island
  • Thurston Island
  • Balleny Islands
  • Adelaide Island
  • Alexander Island
About ninety-eight percent of Antarctica is covered by ice making it the coldest, driest, and the windiest continent. Antarctica has no government.

Many countries have claimed sovereignty in certain areas. United Kingdom, New Zealand, France, Norway, Australia, Chile, and Argentina have territorial claims in this region. These claims, however, have not been recognized universally. In 1959, Antarctica treaty, along with other related agreements, was signed.


ClaimHASCWest endEast end
UnclaimedAQ.NT150° W.90° W.
Chile ClaimAQ.CL90° W.80° W.
Chile/UK ClaimAQ.CU80° W.74° W.
Chile/UK/Argentina ClaimAQ.CA74° W.53° W.
Argentina/UK ClaimAQ.AK53° W.25° W.
United Kingdom ClaimAQ.UK25° W.20° W.
Norway ClaimAQ.NO20° W.45° E.
Australia ClaimAQ.AU45° E.136° E.
  142° E.160° E.
France ClaimAQ.FR136° E.142° E.
New Zealand ClaimAQ.NZ160° E.150° W.


Last Updated On : October 10, 2012


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