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| Area | 14,000,000 km² (280,000 km² ice-free, 13,720,000 km² ice-covered) |
| Population | ~1000 (none permanent) |
| Government | governed by the Antarctic Treaty System |
| Partial Territorial claims | |
| Internet TLD | .aq |
| Calling Code | +672 |
Although myths and speculation about a Terra Australis ("Southern Land") date back to antiquity, the first confirmed sighting of the continent is commonly accepted to have occurred in 1820 by the Russian expedition of Mikhail Lazarev and Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen. However, the continent remained largely neglected for the rest of the 19th century because of its hostile environment, lack of resources, and isolated location.
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Marion and Prince Edward Islands
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
South Orkney Islands
South Shetland Islands
Winter Solstice - shortest day of the year. 24 hrs of dark above the Arctic Circle (north pole) 24 hrs of light S of the Antarctic circle.
WaterSkipper (Holly Newman) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:04:51 -0000
Winter Solstice - shortest day of the year. 24 hrs of dark above the Arctic Circle (north pole) 24 hrs of light S of the Antarctic circle.
@Schofe That'll be global warming then...nothing to do with cyclical changes that have always happened? The antarctic's getting colder too!
Enginesman (Geoff Thomas) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:59:35 -0000
@Schofe That'll be global warming then...nothing to do with cyclical changes that have always happened? The antarctic's getting colder too!
RT @USR
66 Degrees South - Contains tourist info, pictures, wildlife, history, politics and personal account of the Antarctic.
Meta Description: [ Tourist information on the Antarctic peninsula and Ushuaia. Contains photos and information on the region, cruise companies, accommodation and general information. ]
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Antarctic Information for School Children - Information pack for school children published by the British Antarctic Survey.
Antarctic Protected Areas - Provides access to information on areas given formal status of special protection. Includes protected areas, management plans, descriptions, location maps, site maps, photographs, and international agreements.
Australian Antarctic Division - Agency responsible for the country's Antarctic research, as well as administering the Australian Antarctic Territory and the subantarctic Territory of Heard and McDonald Islands. Includes news, research data, and educational materials.
Diary Antarctica - South Pole journey report.
Islands of the Antarctic - A list of the dozens of islands in the Antarctic region. Includes brief features and facts on the larger islands.
The Antarctic Circle - Compilation of Antarctic related articles. Includes information concerning the birthplaces and final resting places of Antarctic personalities as well as monuments and dedications.
The Peri-Antarctic Islands - Lists and describes these islands.
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