.aq domain extension

.aq is the country code top level domain for Antarctica. It is managed by the Antarctica Network Information Centre Limited, based in New Zealand. The domain is intended for use by organizations and individuals with a genuine connection to Antarctica, such as research stations, scientific programs, and related entities. There are no strict eligibility rules enforced at the registry level, but registrants are expected to have a legitimate Antarctic interest. The domain was created in 1992, making it one of the older ccTLDs. Its name servers are distributed across New Zealand and Europe to ensure reliable resolution for the remote continent.