Antarctica
This post was last updated by José of onez on Monday, 19 May 2025.
Image of , capital city of Antarctica
Antarctica is an Antarctica is an internationally protected continent dedicated to scientific research, climate observation, and conservation of unique polar ecosystems.
Antarctica in one word would be “Icebound,” meaning frozen continent.
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Antarctica is a country of the Antarctica continent.
Easy learning about Antarctica |
| Antarctica is located in | Antarctica Continent |
| Antarctica has a population of | inhabitants within a total area of 14,000,000 Km2 (8,699,180 sq mi) (2023 UN data) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 90° 00' S, 0° 00' E Open in Google Maps |
| Antarctica Climate | the coldest, windiest, and driest continent on Earth; severe low temperatures vary with latitude, elevation, and distance from the ocean; East Antarctica is colder than West Antarctica because of its higher elevation; Antarctic Peninsula has the most moderate climate; higher temperatures occur in January along the coast and average slightly below freezing; summers characterized by continuous daylight, while winters bring continuous darkness; persistent high pressure over the interior brings dry, subsiding air that results in very little cloud cover |
| Internet ccTLD | .aq |
| Antarctica calling code | +672 |
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