Esperanza Base (Argentina)

Antarctica / Sector claimed by Argentina/Chile/UK / Esperanza - permanent station of Argentina /
 1975_construction, research station in Antarctica, 1970s construction
The Argentine Base Esperanza (Spanish "Hope Base") is located at 63°24′S, 56°59′W, Hope Bay, Trinity Peninsula, Antarctic Peninsula.
Built in 1975, the base houses 55 inhabitants in winter, including 10 families and 2 school teachers. Provincial school #38 "Julio Argentino Roca" was founded in 1978 and acquired independent status in 1997. The LRA 36 Radio Nacional Arcángel San Gabriel radio station started transmitting in 1979.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanza_Base
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Coordinates:   63°23'50"S   56°59'53"W
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