Who controls Antarctica Wikipedia?
Christopher Pierce
Updated on February 26, 2026
Antarctica is governed by parties to the Antarctic Treaty System. Twelve countries signed the Antarctic Treaty in 1959, and thirty-eight have signed it since then.
What are the 14 countries in Antarctica?
There are no countries in Antarctica, although seven nations claim different parts of it: New Zealand, Australia, France, Norway, the United Kingdom, Chile, and Argentina. The Antarctic also includes island territories within the Antarctic Convergence.
Do humans live in Antarctica?
Although there are no native Antarcticans and no permanent residents or citizens of Antarctica, many people do live in Antarctica each year.
Which is the capital of Antarctica?
There is no capital as such since Antarctica is not a country, but rather a collection of territorial claims from various other countries.