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Antarctica is a polar continental region located around the South Pole and surrounded by the Southern Ocean. While not a sovereign nation, the region is governed through the Antarctic Treaty System and has been shaped by extreme climate conditions, scientific research cooperation, and its importance to global environmental and climate studies.

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