The CIA World Factbook Every edition, 1990 to 1995 Antarctic Region

Note Antarctica, in 6 editions.

The entry for Antarctica published Note in 6 editions of 35, from 1990 to 1995. The text changed in 5 editions. Each is shown as published. Note in every entry.

editions changed the text
5
the first edition with it
1990
the latest edition with it
1995

Published as “Note” (1990 to 1995).

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1995 edition

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Published as “Note”

  • the coldest, windiest, highest, and driest continent;
  • during summer more solar radiation reaches the surface at the South Pole than is received at the Equator in an equivalent period;
  • mostly uninhabitable

Published as “Note”

  • the Antarctic Treaty prohibits any measures of a military nature, such as the establishment of military bases and fortifications, the carrying out of military maneuvers, or the testing of any type of weapon;
  • it permits the use of military personnel or equipment for scientific research or for any other peaceful purposes ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

the coldest, windiest, highest, and driest continent; during summer
summer more solar radiation reaches the surface at the South Pole than is
is received at the Equator in an equivalent period; mostly
uninhabitable
the Antarctic Treaty prohibits any measures of a military
nature, such
as the establishment of military bases and
fortifications, the
carrying out of military maneuvers, or the testing
of any type of
weapon; it permits the use of military personnel or
equipment for
scientific research or for any other peaceful purposes
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Antarctica: Note.” The World Factbook, 1990–1995 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/antarctica/note.

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