Thursday 31 October 2019

ANTARCTICA

ANTARCTICA 

Antarctica Facts;

1. Antarctica Is The Least Populated Continent Of Our Planet. The Word 'Antarctica' Comes From The Greek Term 'Antarktike' Meaning 'The Opposite To Arctic' Or 'Opposite To North'.

There are no countries in Antarctica, although seven nations claim different parts of it: New Zealand, Australia, France, Norway, the United Kingdom, Chile, and Argentina

2. According to size, Antarctica is the fifth largest continent of our planet. The continent is almost double the size of Australia!

3. Antarctica is an ice covered continent surrounded by the Southern Ocean. Almost all of the continent's land is covered by a thick layer of ice.

4. Antarctica is the driest continent of the seven continents. Antarctica is an icy desert with very little rainfall throughout the year.

5. Antarctica is the windiest place on the earth where windspeed of more than 350 kilom.etres per hour/218 miles per hour have been measured.

6. Antarctica is the least populated continent. There are no residents living permanently here. Only around 1,000 people (in winter) and 10,000 people (in summer) live on the continent. 

7. Highest continent: Antarctica has the highest average elevation of all continents. Most of the continent is higher than 3,000 m/9,900 ft. above sea level. The highest mountain on Antarctica is Mount Vinson at 4,900 metres/16,000 ft.





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