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Bookmark or Share- Antarctica | History, Map, Climate, & Facts | BritannicaAntarctica 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 about 7,200 feet (2,200 meters) above sea level. What is the lowest temperature recorded in Antarctica?
- Antarctica - WikipediaSituated 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 km 2 (5,500,000 sq mi).
- Frequently Asked Questions About Antarctica - NASAAntarctica 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 Earth. The average temperature in the winter is minus 34.4 Celsius (minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Antarctica - The World FactbookIn 1840, it was finally established that Antarctica was indeed a continent and not merely a group of islands or an area of ocean. Several exploration "firsts" were achieved in the early 20th century, but the area saw little human activity. Following World War II, however, the continent experienced an upsurge in scientific research.
- Antarctica - Education | National Geographic SocietyThe Antarctic is a cold, remote area in the Southern Hemisphere encompassed by the Antarctic Convergence. The Antarctic Convergence is an uneven line of latitude where cold, northward-flowing Antarctic waters meet the warmer waters of the world’s oceans. The Antarctic covers approximately 20 percent of the Southern Hemisphere.
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