Wanderlust World Wanderlust World East Antarctica has no permanent residents. The coldest, driest, windiest place on Earth hosts only seasonal research stations operated by national programs.
| Station | Country | Location | Summer Pop. | Winter Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vostok | Russia | Pole of Cold (78°S) | 30–40 | 15–20 |
| Concordia | France/Italy | Dome C (75°S) | 60–80 | 13–16 |
| Dome Fuji | Japan | 77°S | 40–50 | 0 (winter closure) |
| Progress | Russia | Princess Elizabeth Land | 50–60 | 20–25 |
| Zhongshan | China | Larsemann Hills | 60–80 | 20–30 |
| Davis | Australia | Vestfold Hills | 80–100 | 15–20 |
| Mawson | Australia | Mac. Robertson Land | 40–50 | 15–20 |
| Princess Elisabeth | Belgium | Sør Rondane Mts | 20–40 | 0 (zero-emission, summer-only) |
East Antarctica is a scientific commons — governed by the Antarctic Treaty, dedicated to peace and science. The only "locals" are penguins (Adélie, Emperor) and microbes in subglacial lakes.