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Country-Code Domains in Antarctica
5 country-code extensions belong to Antarctica. Here they are with their registries and a summary of who can register.
Country codes in Antarctica
A handful of country codes cover Antarctica and remote, mostly uninhabited territories: .aq for Antarctica itself, plus codes for sub-Antarctic islands. Most see little use, and some are not open for registration at all.
Open worldwide2
Local presence required1
Restricted1
Not open1
Check with registry0
| Extension | Country or territory | Who can register | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|
 .aq | Antarctica | Restricted | Antarctica Network Information Centre Limited |
 .bv | Bouvet Island | Not open | Norid A/S |
 .gs | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | Open worldwide | Atlantis North Ltd |
 .hm | Heard Island and McDonald Islands | Open worldwide | HM Domain Registry |
 .tf | French Southern Territories | Local presence required | AFNIC |
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