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Who owns Antarctica?

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Antarctica—home to penguins and several thousands of people throughout the year. But no one lives on the continent permanently. So, who owns Antarctica? CGP Grey investigates.

Why will a country’s claim to Antarctica matter in the 2040’s? What resources will countries be most interested in?

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