Continents of the World

Antarctica

Antarctica, fifth in size among the world's continents. Its landmass is almost wholly covered by a vast ice sheet. Check it out at Britannica

Antarctica Facts
Number of Countries 0
Area in square miles 5.43 million
Population 100-500 (seasonal)
Largest City Station, Antarctica
Number of Languages 20
Size in comparison to other continents 5th largest
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