Most of Antarctica is covered by the Antarctic ice sheet, with an average thickness of 1.9 km (1.2 mi). Antarctica is, on average, the coldest, driest, and windiest of the continents, and has the highest …

3 days ago · 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.

Jun 16, 2025 · 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 …

A guide to Antarctica including a map of Antarctica and facts and information about Antarctica and the Antarctic circle.

Antarctica (/ ænˈtɑːrktɪkə / ⓘ) [note 1] is Earth 's southernmost and least-populated continent. Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Southern Ocean (also known as …

The continent known as Antarctica is also known as the South Pole, due to the fact that the geographical southernmost part of the planet is located within its borders.

Antarctica is Earth 's southernmost continent, overlying the South Pole. Situated in the southern hemisphere and largely south of the Antarctic Circle, Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.

General facts about Antarctica, including geography, temperatures, and wildlife.

5 days ago · A vast, unseen world lies beneath Antarctica, and scientists are finally mapping it in stunning detail. A new study has revealed hundreds of enormous canyons carved deep below the ice ...

Antarctica is the southernmost, coldest, driest, windiest, and least populated continent on the planet. It is only the fifth largest continent but holds roughly 70% of Earth's freshwater reserves.