# @magni.fy on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@magni.fy/video/7399614205537619230
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/77076121-magnify-tiktok
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/386b90903d.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-08-05T11:22:56.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** magnify (@magni.fy) — https://gondola.cc/magni.fy

## Caption

The Micronations of Antartica #geography #maps #funfacts #micronation #ironland #worldtravel #historytok  Antarctica, the southernmost continent, is a land of extremes, largely covered by ice and surrounded by the Southern Ocean. Despite its harsh environment, it has become a focal point for various territorial claims and the establishment of micronations. Seven countries—Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom—have made official territorial claims on Antarctica, primarily based on historical exploration and proximity. These claims are regulated by the Antarctic Treaty System, which prohibits new claims and ensures that the continent is used for peaceful and scientific purposes. Beyond the official claims, Antarctica has also attracted the interest of micronations, small self-declared entities that claim sovereignty over a territory. Among these are Westarctica and Flandrensis, each adding a unique narrative to the geopolitical tapestry of the continent.

## Stats

- **Views:** 315,750
- **Likes:** 28,411
- **Shares:** 124
- **Comments:** 168

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## Tags

ironland, funfacts, geography, micronation, maps, historytok, worldtravel

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