In the United Nations geoscheme, which classifies countries into regions and subregions for statistical purposes, Antarctica is not included in any of the main geographic regions (like Asia, Europe, Africa, etc.). This is because the UN geoscheme is designed primarily for countries and territories with resident populations.

However, in some UN statistical reports and materials, you might find Antarctica listed separately, outside of the main regions. This is often done to account for any data or activities related to the continent, given its significance in global scientific research.

So, while Antarctica isn’t a part of the typical regions in the UN geoscheme, it is acknowledged in certain UN statistical contexts.

Antarctica is unique in that it’s not governed by a single nation, and there are no native inhabitants. Here’s a brief overview:

• Antarctica is not a country; it’s a continent.
• Under the Antarctic Treaty System, it is defined as all land and ice shelves south of 60°S latitude for peaceful purposes and scientific research.
• It has no permanent residents, but scientists from around the world reside there temporarily to conduct research.
• Several countries have territorial claims in Antarctica, but the Antarctic Treaty prohibits military activity, mineral mining, and nuclear tests, and it supports scientific research. The treaty also suspends territorial sovereignty claims, but it doesn’t reject or confirm any state’s claim to sovereignty in Antarctica.

That’s a brief breakdown of the status of Antarctica.