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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: | ||
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==Articles of the Antarctic Treaty== | ==Articles of the Antarctic Treaty== | ||
[[File:Antarctic treaty flags.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Flags of Antarctic Treaty parties]] | |||
* '''Article 1''' – The area is to be used for peaceful purposes only; military activity, such as weapons testing, is prohibited but military personnel and equipment may be used for scientific research or any other peaceful purpose; | * '''Article 1''' – The area is to be used for peaceful purposes only; military activity, such as weapons testing, is prohibited but military personnel and equipment may be used for scientific research or any other peaceful purpose; | ||
* '''Article 2''' – Freedom of scientific investigations and cooperation shall continue; | * '''Article 2''' – Freedom of scientific investigations and cooperation shall continue; | ||