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Maitri
Maitri is India’s year-round research station at the ice-free Schirmacher Oasis in Dronning Maud Land, East Antarctica. The station was established in 1989.
Fast Facts
- Rock-oasis setting inland from the coast.
- Its position is about 70°45′52″S, 11°44′03″E.
- It is one of India’s two year-round Antarctic stations, with Bharati.
Connected lessons
- MaitriMap, explanation and practice
- India in Antarctica: three sites, different environmentsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Amundsen–Scott South Pole StationRelated places
- Dakshin GangotriRelated places
- BharatiRelated places
- East AntarcticaRelated places
- East AntarcticaLocated in