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, the world’s southernmost continent, is almost wholly covered by an ice sheet and is about 5 5 million square miles (14 2 million square km) in size It is divided into East Antarctica (largely composed of a high ice-covered plateau) and West Antarctica (an archipelago of ice-covered mountainous islands)
Antarctica - National Geographic Society 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 What is Antarctica? 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)
What Is Antarctica? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids In the winter, Antarctica is on the side of Earth tilted away from the sun, causing the continent to be dark Antarctica has only two seasons because of Earth’s 23 degree axial tilt If you love long summers and winters, Antarctica is the place for you!
Antarctica | Geography, Climate, Land Features, and Facts Antarctica is the frozen world and is entirely covered with thick ice that accounts for 70% of Earth’s fresh water Only scientists Antarctica is the harshest continent on the Earth due to its coldest, windiest, and driest climate
List Of Countries In Antarctica - Isolated Traveller The Continent of Antarctica is the Fifth largest continent behind Asia, Africa, North America, and South America, Measuring approximately 14 million km², which is around 8 9% of the planet Earth’s land and 2 7% of the planet’s Surface
Antarctica: economy, flora, fauna, economy and history We explore Antarctica, and describe its climate and relief In addition, we discuss the economy and history of this continent Antarctica is the continent with the lowest temperatures in the world What is Antarctica? Antarctica is one of Earth's six continents and the fourth-largest in size