February 22 – Argentine Antarctica Day

In the framework of the Argentine Antarctica Day, the Argentine Republic commemorates the 122nd anniversary of its uninterrupted presence on the Antarctic continent, which began on February 22, 1904, with the official installation at the Orcadas Base, located in the South Orkney Islands. Since that historic raising of the national flag, Argentina maintains a constant presence in the region, consolidating itself as one of the countries with the longest scientific and logistical trajectory in Antarctica. Currently, the country has permanent and temporary bases where research is carried out in strategic areas such as climate change, glaciology, marine biology, oceanography, and meteorology, contributing to global scientific knowledge and the preservation of the Antarctic ecosystem. The Argentine activity on the continent is framed within the principles of the Antarctic Treaty, which promotes the peaceful use of the region, international cooperation, and environmental protection. We recommend reading: On this date, national authorities highlight the commitment and vocation of the scientific, technical, and logistical personnel who perform functions in extreme climatic conditions, reaffirming the strategic, environmental, and scientific importance of Antarctica for the country. “Argentina’s Antarctica Day invites us to recognize more than a century of sustained work, international cooperation and commitment to science and sovereignty,” official sources noted.

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