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[[File:Antarctic treaty flags.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Flags of Antarctic Treaty parties]] | |||
The main treaty was opened for signature on December 1, 1959, and officially entered into force on June 23, 1961. The original signatory parties were the 12 countries active in Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957–58: | The main treaty was opened for signature on December 1, 1959, and officially entered into force on June 23, 1961. The original signatory parties were the 12 countries active in Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957–58: | ||
:* Argentina | :* Argentina | ||