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Antarctica

Continent located at the South Pole.

Antarctida Antartica

Antarctica is a continent located at the South Pole, almost entirely within the Antarctic Circle. It is the fifth-largest continent and is covered by ice sheets averaging 1.9 kilometers in thickness.

Pronunciation

/ˌæntɑːrktɪkə/

Etymology

Antarctica is derived from Greek antarktikos, meaning 'opposite to the Arctic'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Antarctica is a super cold continent at the bottom of the world, covered in ice and home to penguins!

Fun Facts

Antarctica is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent
It holds about 70% of the world's fresh water in its ice sheet
A large meteor crater lies hidden under the ice

FAQ

What is Antarctica? It's the fifth-largest continent, located at the South Pole
Who lives in Antarctica? Scientists and researchers live there temporarily
Is Antarctica a country? No, it's governed by an international treaty

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

continent polar region

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Antarctic Peninsula Transantarctic Mountains Vostok Station

Meronyms — Parts or Components

ice sheet glaciers penguins

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Earth

Indexes

continent geographical region natural object polar

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