- Antarctica - Wikipedia
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) Most of Antarctica is covered by the Antarctic ice sheet, with an average thickness of 1 9 km (1 2 mi)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Frequently Asked Questions About Antarctica - NASA
During summer, Antarctica is on the side of Earth tilted toward the sun and is in constant sunlight In the winter, Antarctica is on the side of Earth tilted away from the sun, causing the continent to be dark Antarctica is considered a desert because it receives very little rain or snowfall
- What Is Antarctica? A Desert, Country, Continent. . . ?
Antarctica, a continent of unparalleled ice and stark beauty, is Earth’s southernmost landmass, representing a vital frontier for scientific research and a testament to nature’s formidable power
- 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
- Antarctic Factsheet - British Antarctic Survey
Antarctica is a continent capped by an inland ice sheet up to 4 8km thick, containing approximately 90% of the world’s total surface fresh water (and 60% of the world’s total fresh water)
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