Antarctica

By Keir Chapman / 25th May 2018

Antarctica

A white silhouette of Antarctica is centred on a blue background.

Map of Antarctica showing major regions such as Queen Maud Land, Marie Byrd Land, Victoria Land, the South Pole, and surrounding seas including the Southern Ocean, Weddell Sea, Amundsen Sea, and Ross Sea.

A view of Earth showing the Americas with the Moon in the background. A red oval highlights Antarctica’s location. Text reads Earth Site © MMXIV.

Large ice formations frame a view of distant icebergs on Antarctica’s frozen sea under a clear blue sky, with soft sunlight illuminating the icy landscape.

Population (Estimated July 2012): 1,000-5,000 non Permanent but 0 Permanent.

Area: 280,000km² or 108,109mi² (ice-free); 13,720,000 km² or 5,297,321mi² ice-covered

Highest Mountain: Vinson Massif at 4,897m or 16,066ft

A large sailing ship with tall masts floats on calm water near a massive, snow-covered glacier in the cold, polar environment of Antarctica.

Two penguins stand on a small floating piece of ice in the middle of a cold, blue body of water in Antarctica, facing away from each other.

A small motorboat with several people in cold-weather gear and life jackets moves through icy water near large icebergs, exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Antarctica on an unforgettable expedition.

A close-up of a seal with spotted grey fur, looking directly at the camera. Its nose has a small ice crystal on it, and the blurred background hints at the frigid, icy landscapes of Antarctica.

Satellite image of Antarctica viewed from above, showing the entire icy continent surrounded by the dark blue Southern Ocean. Antarctica’s land is mostly covered in white glaciers and vast ice sheets.

A view of Earth from space focusing on Antarctica, with the continent’s white ice cap at the top, surrounded by swirling blue oceans and partially visible brown and green continents.

Satellite image of Antarctica showing the Ross Ice Shelf, Ross Island, McMurdo Station, and the Scott Coast, with snow-covered land, ice, and floating icebergs clearly labelled.

Large chunks of blue and white ice float in a cold, glacial lagoon reminiscent of Antarctica, with misty mountains and cloudy skies in the background. The scene appears serene and chilly.

A large iceberg floats on calm blue water in Antarctica, surrounded by snow-covered mountains under a partly cloudy sky in a polar landscape.

Large ice formations frame a view of Antarctica’s frozen landscape and distant icebergs under a clear blue sky, with a hint of sunset or sunrise on the horizon.

A red and white lighthouse stands on rocky ground with snow-capped mountains and a partly cloudy Antarctic sky in the background.

Snow-covered jagged mountains rise dramatically above the icy Antarctic water with floating ice chunks, under a partly cloudy blue sky.

A group of emperor penguins stands on the snowy ground of Antarctica. Two adult penguins look down at a fluffy grey chick, while more adults and chicks gather in the background.

A group of emperor penguins stands and walks on a snowy, icy landscape in Antarctica, with large ice cliffs in the background under a clear blue sky.

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