Antarctica - Wikipedia Antarctica ( æ n ˈ t ɑːr k t ɪ k ə ⓘ) [note 1] is Earth's southernmost and least-populated continent Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Southern Ocean (also known as the Antarctic Ocean), it contains the geographic South Pole
Antarctica | History, Map, Climate, Facts | Britannica Antarctica is the world’s southernmost continent It is also the driest, windiest, coldest, and iciest continent It is the world’s highest continent, with an average elevation of about 7,200 feet (2,200 meters) above sea level What is the lowest temperature recorded in Antarctica?
Antarctica - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Antarctica is the Earth 's southernmost and the continent with the least people It is on the South Pole It is almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle Around Antarctica is the Southern Ocean It is the fifth-largest continent in area after Asia, Africa, North America, and South America [2] About 99% of Antarctica is covered by ice
Antarctica - National Geographic Society Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent in terms of total area (It is larger than both Oceania and Europe ) Antarctica is a unique continent in that it does not have a native human population There are no countries in Antarctica Seven countries made defined claims to Antarctic territory prior to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959
Frequently Asked Questions About Antarctica - NASA Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent on Earth It is almost completely covered in ice Antarctica covers the Earth’s South Pole What Is Antarctica Like? Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth The average temperature in the winter is minus 34 4 Celsius (minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit)
Antarctic Factsheet - British Antarctic Survey Antarctica is a place of extremes It is the coldest, highest, driest and windiest continent on Earth This factsheet gives fascinating details of Antarctica’s geographical statistics – its area, length, height, ice thickness and many others
Introducing Antarctica Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and least populated of the world’s continents It has a unique landscape, distinctive ecosystems and is one of the world’s true wildernesses It is also home to cutting edge science, unprecedented international collaboration and growing numbers of tourists
What Is Antarctica? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids Antarctica is Earth's fifth largest continent Image credit: NASA What is Antarctica like? Pack your snowshoes, hat, gloves, and the puffiest jacket you have – because Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth! The average temperature in Antarctica in the winter is minus 34 4 Celsius (minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit)