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It's 200 years since the discovery of Antarctica

Adelie penguins in Australia's Antarctic territory

Adelie penguins in Australia's Antarctic territory Source: AAP/Australian Antarctic Division

The 1959 Antarctic Treaty means the frozen continent could only be used for peaceful purposes and that nations would cooperate on scientific investigation.


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The 1959 Antarctic Treaty means the frozen continent could only be used for peaceful purposes and that nations would cooperate on scientific investigation.



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