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  1. The Antarctic Circle - Compilation of Antarctic related locations lying between 60 degrees north and south latitudes. Includes information concerning the birthplaces and final resting places of Antarctic personalities as well as monuments and dedications.
  2. Antarctic Exploration - Timeline and short articles on the history of the turn-of-the-century pursuit of the South Pole.
  3. Antarctic Philately - History, biographies, and memorabilia of Antarctic explorers.
  4. Antarctica - One World Magazine - The history of expeditions to Antarctica and an analysis of the treaty which aims to keep it that way.
  5. Antarctica - The Antarctic Connection. - Antarctica maps, books, gifts, posters, and more also a source for news, weather and information from the frozen continent.
  6. A Bibliography of Historical Antarctic Exploration - A list of books about Antarctic exploration, focusing on the heroic age.
  7. British Antarctic Survey - News and information about the Antarctic area, global and regional issues, key topics, weather, wildlife, and FAQ.
  8. British Antarctic Survey - BAS is responsible for almost all of the British Government's scientific research in the Antarctic, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands. The site describes the work of BAS and includes a wealth of information on subjects including conservation and climate change.
  9. CIA World Factbook - Antarctica - Statistical information for the area.
  10. Cool Antarctica - Travel and nature photography plus information on wildlife and the polar environment.
  11. Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs - Established in 1988 to bring together managers of national agencies responsible for the conduct of Antarctic operations in support of science. Information on stations and bases, country programs, and links.
  12. Glacier - General introduction to the realm of Antarctica by Rice University of Houston, Texas, and the NSF.
  13. My Adventures at the Geographic South Pole - Personal page about working and living at the bottom of the Earth at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.
  14. New South Polar Times - Newsletter written by the staff of the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. Provides students and teachers around the world with information on Antarctica, the scientific research taking place there, and fun facts about life at the station.
  15. Secrets of the Ice - Museum of Science in Boston - Follow the progress of a four-year Antarctic expedition of scientists based at the University of New Hampshire. Learn about the climate and environment, ice core research, and the expedition.
  16. The South Atlantic and Subantarctic Islands - Provides a map and detailed information about the south polar region. Includes location, description, and links to more information concerning each island.
  17. Ukrainian Antarctic Station EM1U - Ukrainian Club Amateur Radio station from Vernadsky Research Station on Galindez island EM1U, Antarctica. Includes scientific finding and photo gallery of the base and the island.
  18. Welcome to the Ice - Contains Antarctic information and pictures from the author's many years of working and living in Antarctica.

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