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Anyone who dreams of the White Continent has the ultimate goal of crossing the Antarctic Circle, like the greatest polar explorers. A mythical imaginary line, it is an integral part of the dream of escape to which Antarctica responds. Cross the latitude of 66°33' and live a suspended moment, reserved for only a lucky few that dared to dream and cruise the Antactica.
66°33'49.978''
It is the latitude of the parallel of the Antarctic Circle. It bounds and encompasses approximately the entire Antarctic continent . It does, however, intersect the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, Enderby Land and Wilkes Land.
History of Antarctic Exploration
The British navigator James Cook crossed the Antarctic Circle for the first time in January 1773. The explorer even descended to the latitude of 71°10'. However, it does not come close enough to the coasts of the White Continent. He concludes that the Terra Australis is only the fruit of a legend. It was not until 1819 and 1820 that three explorers claimed the discovery of the White Continent : the Russian captain Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen, the British captain Edward Bransfield and the American seal hunter Nathaniel Palmer. However, no evidence attests that they actually set foot on the pack ice.
Antarctic Treaty
The Antarctic Circle is affected by the Antarctic Treaty. This protects all territories south of the 60th parallel south . It freezes all territorial claims and prohibits nuclear testing on these lands, as well as any military presence or deposit of radioactive waste.
The Midnight Sun
During the December solstice, solar illumination lasts 24 consecutive hours. It is then that the midnight sun can be observed. Conversely, during the June solstice, we witness the polar night. The darkness then lasts 24 hours.
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