How do territorial claims in Antarctica compare to claims in other parts of the world, such as the Arctic?

The territorial claims in Antarctica and the Arctic have some similarities, but there are also some key differences.

Antarctica is the only continent in the world that has no indigenous population and is not controlled by any single nation. Instead, the continent is governed by the Antarctic Treaty System, which was established in 1959 to regulate international relations in Antarctica and ensure that the continent is used for peaceful purposes only.

Under the Antarctic Treaty System, all territorial claims on Antarctica are suspended, and the continent is considered to be a scientific preserve. However, seven countries (Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom) have made claims to portions of Antarctica that overlap with each other.

The situation is different in the Arctic. There are eight countries (Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States) that have territory within the Arctic Circle. Each of these countries has established territorial claims over the waters surrounding their Arctic territories, and there are ongoing disputes over the extent of these claims.

Unlike in Antarctica, the Arctic is also home to indigenous populations, who have their own claims and rights to the land and resources. This has led to some conflicts between the Arctic nations and the indigenous communities over issues such as resource extraction and environmental protection.