Antarctic Lands Organization News

The Asian giant does not hide its intentions to expand its presence. China wants its slice of Antarctica to exploit its resources It has been confirmed that China wants its slice of Antarctica. The rich natural resources of the so-called “ice continent” have become attractive to Beijing. The country is a signatory to the 1961

De facto states create a lot of controversy in the international community: they exist but they are not recognized by most nations. There is not complete consensus as to what to understand by the phrase “de facto states”, but various experts agree in underlining five common elements in each of these territories. The first element

Postage stamps of Antarctica can be of significant value for philately lovers Postage stamps of Antarctica commemorate relevant historical events, atmospheric phenomena, in addition to Antarctica’s flora and fauna. Said issues have been produced, primarily, by countries claiming sovereignty over certain parts of the Antarctic continent. The Principality of Antarcticland does not have a postal

The Antarctic Lands Organization ALO groups together Principalities and territories included in the 2007 claim of Antarcticland, to the United Nations. The principalities of Antarcticland, Canisteo, King, New Malta, Thurston, and West Antarctic, on the Antarctic peninsula, which includes Alexander I Island and the adjacent archipelago, the historical and inalienable possession of Prince Gottlieb, regent

Antarctica a sovereign continent with no ownership? Several countries claim large portions of this territory Is Antarctica a sovereign continent?  And why many countries claim lands on it? The fourth largest continent on the planet has many untapped resources that are of interest to emerging powers and nations. There are currently eight countries claiming control