List of heads of state that have visited the South Pole
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The South Pole, located at the heart of the Antarctic continent, has received the visit of only one head of state in history.[1]
| Image | Name | Country | Year of Visit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gabriel Boric | Chile | 2025 | First Head of State to visit the South Pole. His trip was part of the Polar Star Operation III, highlighting Chile’s role in the Antarctic Treaty System, the country’s sovereignty claim over Antarctic territory, and its commitment to scientific research and environmental protection. |
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[edit]- ^ "Not only Boric: the other two leaders who have visited the South Pole". La Tercera. January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 4, 2025.