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  1. 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 …

  2. Antarctica | History, Map, Climate, & Facts | Britannica

    3 days ago · 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.

  3. The geography of Antarctica - BBC Bitesize

    Where is Antarctica? Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, and least populated continent on the planet. It is in the Southern Hemisphere and it is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.

  4. 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 …

  5. Antarctica - British Antarctic Survey

    Discover all you need to know about the this enigmatic ice-covered wilderness at the bottom of our world. It’s a huge natural laboratory protected by the Antarctic Treaty and designated as a continent …

  6. Frequently Asked Questions About Antarctica - NASA

    Aug 9, 2023 · 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 …

  7. What’s Buried Beneath Antarctica’s Ice? A New Map Unveils the …

    5 days ago · Need to know: Antarctica’s ice sheet The continent is home to the world’s largest ice sheet, which covers roughly 5.4 million square miles. For comparison, the United States’ entire land ...

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. 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 …