.aq
| Status: | Active |
| Country: | Antarctica |
| Manager: | Antarctica Network Information Centre Limited fgh gfgh fgh f hd fgdgf f fgh gfh gfdn gfn |
| Type: | ccTLD |
| Key people: | * Peter Mott, Administrative Contact |
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.aq is the ccTLD for Antarctica. The letters "aq" come from the French name "Antarctique". It is managed by Antarctica Network Information Centre Limited. [1]
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The .aq domain is for bodies managing work in Antarctica. A physical presence is needed for .aq domain registration. The .aq domain is available to government organizations who are signatories of the Antarctic Treaty. A .aq domain name is also available to registrants who have a physical presence in Antarctica. This included unattended installations owned or operated by the registrant, and short term visits by the registrant or its employees. Plus, a letter signed by the officer in charge of the base or expedition is needed.[2]