SANAE IV
SANAE IV is a current South African Antarctic research base located in Vesleskarvet, Queen Maud Land. The base is part of the South African National Antarctic Program (SANAP) and is operated by the South African National Antarctic Expedition.
SANAE IV | |
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| South African National Antarctic Expedition IV | |
SANAE IV on top of the southern buttress of Vesleskarvet. | |
SANAE IV Location of SANAE IV in Antarctica | |
| Coordinates: 71°40′25″S 2°49′43″W | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location in Antarctica | Vesleskarvet Queen Maud Land |
| Administered by | SANAP |
| Established | 1997 |
| Elevation | 850 m (2,790 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Summer | 110 |
| • Winter | 15 |
| UN/LOCODE | AQ SNA |
| Active times | All year-round |
| Status | Operational |
| Activities | List
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The other two SANAP bases are located on the Gough and Marion islands.
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