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The '''Antarctic Peninsula''' is the northernmost part of the mainland of [[Antarctica]], located at the base of the Southern Hemisphere.  It includes [[Graham Land]] and [[Palmer Land]], and extends east and slightly north of [[Westarctica]].

The '''Antarctic Peninsula''' is the northernmost part of the mainland of [[Antarctica]], located at the base of the Southern Hemisphere.  It includes [[Graham Land]] and [[Palmer Land]], and extends east and slightly north of [[Westarctica]].

The Antarctic Peninsula is currently dotted with numerous research stations and nations have made multiple claims of sovereignty. The peninsula is part of disputed and overlapping claims by Argentina, Chile, and the United Kingdom. None of these claims have international recognition and, under the [[Antarctic Treaty]] System, the respective countries do not attempt to enforce their claims. The British claim is recognized though by Australia, France, New Zealand, and Norway. Argentina has the most bases and personnel stationed on the peninsula.

The Antarctic Peninsula is currently dotted with numerous research stations and nations have made multiple claims of sovereignty. The peninsula is part of disputed and overlapping claims by Argentina, Chile, and the United Kingdom. None of these claims have international recognition and, under the [[Antarctic Treaty]] System, the respective countries do not attempt to enforce their claims. The British claim is recognized though by Australia, France, New Zealand, and Norway. Argentina has the most bases and personnel stationed on the peninsula.