There are several countries that claim parts of the Antarctica due for investigation and to extract its natural resources (rich minerals).
These countries are:
-Argentina (claims Argentina Antarctica)
-Australia (claims Australian Antarctic Territory)
-New Zealand (claims Ross Dependency)
-United Kingdom (claims British Antartic Territory)
-France (claims Adelie Land)
-Norway (claims Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land)
-Chile (claims Chilean Antarctic Territory)