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2. Drake Passage - Wikipedia

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   In 1525, Spanish navigator Francisco de Hoces discovered the Drake Passage while sailing south from the entrance of the Strait of Magellan. [2] Because of this, the Drake Passage is referred to as the "Mar de Hoces (Sea of Hoces)" in Spanish maps and sources, while almost always in the rest of the Spanish-speaking countries it is mostly known as “Pasaje de Drake” (in Argentina, mainly), or ...

3. It's not for everyone: 3 things to know about Antarctica ...

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   More than 71,200 people visited Antartica during the 2022-2023 season. Expedition cruises can offer travel experiences unlike any other.

4. Argentine Antarctica - Wikipedia

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   Argentine Antarctica (Spanish: Antártida Argentina or Sector Antártico Argentino) [4] is an area on Antarctica claimed by Argentina as part of its national territory. It consists of the Antarctic Peninsula and a triangular section extending to the South Pole , delimited by the 25° West and 74° West meridians and the 60° South parallel. [ 5 ]

5. List of Antarctic expeditions - Wikipedia

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   Expeditions in Antarctica before the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, 1897 1780s to 1839 – American and British whalers and sealers make incidental discoveries. 1819 – William Smith discovers South Shetland Islands ( 62°00′S 58°00′W  /  62.000°S 58.000°W  / -62.000; -58.000 ), the first land discovered south of 60 ...

6. Scientists in Chile question if Antarctica has hit a point of ...

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   Nearly 1,500 academics, researchers and scientists specializing in Antarctica gathered in southern Chile for the 11th Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research conference this week to share the ...

7. Ushuaia - Wikipedia

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   Ushuaia (/ uː ˈ s w aɪ. ə / oo-SWY-ə, Spanish:) is the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur Province, Argentina.With a population of 82,615 and a location below the 54th parallel south latitude, Ushuaia claims the title of world's southernmost city.