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Base General Bernardo Ohiggins RiquelmeBase General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme, or shortly Bernardo O'Higgins, is the main Chilean base in Antarctica. It is located at 6319' S, 5654,7' W, 13 m elevation, on the Antarctic Peninsula. It was established on February 18, 1948, and is one of the Antarctic bases with the longest times of continuous operation. The winter population is 16, and the peak population in the Antarctic summer is usually 44, although up to 60 persons can be accommodated. The base is operated by the Chilean Army. The civilian name of the site is Puerto Covadonga, the "capital" of the Chilean sector of Antarctica, which is claimed as a municipality (comuna) of Antrtica Chilena Province
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