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 km2 (5,500,000 sq mi)
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Antarctic - Wikipedia The Antarctic comprises the continent of Antarctica, the Kerguelen Plateau, and other island territories located on the Antarctic Plate or south of the Antarctic Convergence
About Antarctica – Australian Antarctic Program Learn about the Antarctic Treaty System and its history Learn about ice and atmosphere in Antarctica 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
Antarctica - National Geographic Society Antarctica is the only continent with no permanent human habitation There are, however, permanent human settlements, where scientists and support staff live for part of the year on a rotating basis
Antarctica - National Museum of Australia Meet amazing animals from penguins to sled dogs and discover vehicles and scientific instruments modified to withstand extreme conditions