Antarctica
Antarctica is a cold, barren place. It is considered a desert because very little snow falls each year. It is the windiest and coldest continent in the world. It covers over 13 million square kilometers. That makes it nearly twice the size of Australia. The South Pole is found in Antarctica.
Inside an Antarctic Home
Click on the picture to take a tour inside an Antarctic home.
Interesting Scenery
There are lots of interesting things to see in Antarctica: glaciers, mountains, icebergs and ice floes. Click on the picture to learn about them.
Animals
There are lots of animals to be found in the wild. Click on the picture to learn about them.
Antarctic Festivals
Famous People in Antarctica
Interesting facts about Antarctica
1. The South Pole is found in Antarctica. The Norwegian explorer, Roald Amundsen, was the first person to reach the South Pole (December 14, 1911).
2. Antarctica is the southernmost continent on Earth. It is almost twice the size of Australia.
3. Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
4. Most of the continent is covered in ice which is about a mile thick. However, there is a fire station in Antarctica!
5. Antarctica is considered a desert because so little snow falls there. It is in fact the world's driest spot!
6. Very few plants can survive in Antarctica. However, millions of years ago there were palm trees growing in Antarctica!
7. It is considered to be the coldest and windiest place on earth.
8. People who go to work in Antarctica must have their appendix removed before they go!
9. The first baby born in Antarctica was born on in January 1979. His name was Emilio Palma.
2. Antarctica is the southernmost continent on Earth. It is almost twice the size of Australia.
3. Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
4. Most of the continent is covered in ice which is about a mile thick. However, there is a fire station in Antarctica!
5. Antarctica is considered a desert because so little snow falls there. It is in fact the world's driest spot!
6. Very few plants can survive in Antarctica. However, millions of years ago there were palm trees growing in Antarctica!
7. It is considered to be the coldest and windiest place on earth.
8. People who go to work in Antarctica must have their appendix removed before they go!
9. The first baby born in Antarctica was born on in January 1979. His name was Emilio Palma.