Size: Fifth largest continent according to size. Antarctica is geographically unique in that it has no permanent borders or constant size. In summer the continent melts and shrinks to half of its original size and then in winter it expands to more than double its size because of the snow and ice.
Located: Located in the southern hemisphere Known for: Antartica is also as the south pole. It is the most unique of the seven continents because it is so different to all of the other continents. Population: So hostile is the environment of Antarctica that it has no permanent residents. Since no one lives there full time, there are no countries in Antarctica and no governments. Most Populated City: On Scientists in summer so no most populated city. Geography: It is the most southern continent in the world.98% of the continent is covered in ice, and about 70% of the world’s total supply of fresh water is frozen in Antarctica. No other continent is colder, drier or windier than Antarctica, which goes a long way towards explaining another unique feature, its low population. It is so cold that there is no plant life in Antartica. |
Animals
Emperor Penguins: The only animals to breed in the winter months in Antartica.
Seals: Found in and around Antartica generally in the summer months