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Which European country established a research station in Antarctica in 1976 and named it after a travel companion of James Cook's second circumnavigation of the globe?

Question #152422. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Apr 21 2026.
Originally posted Apr 21 2026 1:55 PM.

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The German Democratic Republic (GDR/East Germany)opened the Georg Forster Antarctic Research Station in 1976. Forster and his father sailed on Resolution on James Cook's Second Voyage.

link https://www.captaincooksociety.com/remembering-cook/collectables/stamps/georg-forster-and-his-antarctic-research-station

Apr 21 2026, 11:27 PM
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