VOICED : In Antarctica a town that thrives despit

Las Estrellas, a settlement in Antarctica, has thrived since 1984 despite harsh conditions. It houses 64 people, including families of workers at a nearby Chilean military base. The education system mirrors Chile's, with an emphasis on coping with the cold. Antarctica is reserved for scientific research and is not sovereign to any nation. Civilians, including a bank manager, live alongside scientists and soldiers. The community is close-knit, organizing events and interacting with other international bases. Despite its isolation, Las Estrellas receives 30,000 visitors annually, requiring logistical support during the summer. Families typically stay for six months to two years, often finding it hard to leave.

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