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The '''[[Honorary Consular Corps]]''' is [[Westarctica]]'s primary diplomatic institution. It is staffed by volunteers who are carefully vetted by the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|Grand Duke]] after passing the [[Honorary Consul Training Program]]. They are a key part of Westarctica's [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|foreign affairs program]]. Honorary Consuls serve as representatives of the government of Westarctica in their home countries. They are expected to liaison with other citizens of Westarctica who either reside in their same geographic area or speak their same language.
The '''[[Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station]]''' is a United States scientific research station at the [[South Pole]], the southernmost place on the Earth. The station is located on the high plateau of [[Antarctica]] at an elevation of 2,835 meters (9,301 feet) above sea level and is administered by the Division of Polar Programs within the National Science Foundation under the United States Antarctic Program (USAP).


Pictured is the Consulate of Westarctica to the Borough of Stillwater, Pennsylvania. The consulate is staffed by Daniel McHenry, father of Grand Duke Travis. At the first snow of the year, the flag of Westarctica is raised on the flagpole. It is also raised whenever the Grand Duke comes to visit.


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The Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station is a United States scientific research station at the South Pole, the southernmost place on the Earth. The station is located on the high plateau of Antarctica at an elevation of 2,835 meters (9,301 feet) above sea level and is administered by the Division of Polar Programs within the National Science Foundation under the United States Antarctic Program (USAP).


Photo Credit: Daniel Leussler

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