Dakshin Gangotri
India's first research station in Antarctica, decommissioned in 1990
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds
0 sources
Summary
Dakshin Gangotri is an Antarctic research station[1]. It draws 372 Wikipedia views per month (antarctic research station category, ranking #23 of 117).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Antarctic Treaty area[3]
- Operator: National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research[4]
- Part of: Indian Antarctic Program[5]
- Commons category: Dakshin Gangotri[6]
- Inception: January 26, 1984[7]
- Dissolved, abolished or demolished date: February 25, 1990[8]
- Located in/on physical feature: Princess Astrid Coast[9]
- Described at URL: https://ncps.ncpor.res.in/expedition/gangotri.php[10]
- Replaced by: Maitri[11]
- Different from: Dakshin Gangotri Glacier[12]
Body
Brands and Namesakes
Things named for Dakshin Gangotri include Dakshin Gangotri Glacier[13], a glacier[14].
Why It Matters
Dakshin Gangotri has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15] It is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]
Entities named for it include Dakshin Gangotri Glacier[13], a glacier[14].