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Together, the two center shapes create a diamond, symbolizing the hope that Antarctica will continue to be a center of peace, discovery, and cooperation for generations to come. [11] The 2022 Geographic South Pole Marker, featuring the True South flag. The flag is named after geographic South, or "true South", which differs from magnetic south ...
The flag consists of a blue field with the French flag with white fimbriation on the canton. The charge consists of 5 stars (for the five regions of the French Southern and Antarctic Territories ) and the letters "TAAF" (from the French name of the territory, Terres australes et antarctiques françaises ) forming a monogram in the shape of anchor.
Left to right: Roald Amundsen, Helmer Hanssen, Sverre Hassel and Oscar Wisting after first reaching the South Pole on 16 December 1911. The Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration was an era in the exploration of the continent of Antarctica which began at the end of the 19th century, and ended after the First World War; the Shackleton–Rowett Expedition of 1921–1922 is often cited by historians ...
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A sledging flag his wife sewed for him, was, after his death, first displayed in Gloucester Cathedral, [29] is now in the collection of the Scott Polar Research Institute. [ 30 ] [ 31 ] A black flag from the Amundsen's South Pole expedition found near the South Pole and brought back by Wilson on the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910–1913.
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Antarctica Day is an international holiday recognizing the anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959. It is celebrated on December 1 each year. It is celebrated on December 1 each year.
Nearly a year-and-a-half since Our Flag Means Death Season 1 came to a close, fans have their first look (several of ’em, in fact) at the Max pirate comedy’s sophomore run. Season 1 of Our ...