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  1. 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 …

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

    5 days ago · 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 …

  3. What Is Antarctica? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids

    Jun 12, 2025 · 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. Antarctica - National Geographic Society

    Antarctica is a unique continent in that it does not have a native human population. Antarctica is the only continent with no permanent human habitation. There are, however, permanent …

  6. About Antarctica - NCPOR

    Antarctica “the white continent” is the fifth largest continent in the world with its unique wildlife, extreme coldness, dryness, windiness and unexplored territories. The word Antarctica is …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. NASA satellites show Antarctica has gained ice despite rising …

    May 13, 2025 · An abrupt change in Antarctica has caused the continent to gain ice. But this increase, documented in NASA satellite data, is a temporary anomaly rather than an indication …