Antarctic Treaty System

1959 treaty — Antarctica used for peaceful purposes only; bans military activity; freezes territorial claims.

Branch: International Jurisdiction: International

Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US/æˈnɑrtɪk ˈtriti ˈsɪstəm/ 🇬🇧 UK/æˈnɒrtɪk ˈtriti ˈsɪstəm/

Definition

1959 treaty — Antarctica used for peaceful purposes only; bans military activity; freezes territorial claims.

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