Antarctica - Wikipedia 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 is the fifth-largest continent, being about 40% larger than Europe, and has an area of 14,200,000 km 2 (5,500,000 sq mi)
Antarctica - National Geographic Society Without any ice, Antarctica would emerge as a giant peninsula and archipelago of mountainous islands, known as Lesser Antarctica, and a single large landmass about the size of Australia, known as Greater Antarctica
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)
Antarctica - New World Encyclopedia Situated in the southern hemisphere and largely south of the Antarctic Circle, Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean At 14 4 million km², it is the fifth-largest continent in area after Asia, Africa, North America, and South America; in turn, Europe and Australia are smaller
Antarctica Overview – Land Area, Climate Research Facts Antarctica is Earth’s southernmost continent, covering an area of 13 72 million square kilometers, making it the fifth-largest continent by land area Despite its massive size, Antarctica has no permanent population due to its harsh climate, icy terrain, and remote location
About Antarctica – Australian Antarctic Program Learn about the Antarctic Treaty System and its history Learn about weather and climate on the icy continent Learn about the geography and geology of the icy continent A handy list of Antarctic-related resources for teachers and students
The 21 must-do highlights of Antarctica The wildlife is special, from ever-endearing penguins to curious seals and playful whales against a spectacular icy backdrop Many come to Antarctica for the wildlife but return for the ice