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BGN Antarctic Naming Policy

Detailed Description

The following policy statement guides the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (ACAN) of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (U.S. BGN) in rendering decisions on geographic name proposals. This policy applies to the Antarctic as defined by the Antarctic Treaty; generally, all land areas south of 60 degrees South.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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