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This frozen continent is pretty cool, right? But, unfortunately, you wouldn't want to hang there for long, because it could get 94 degrees below zero (-70°C) or colder. Also, its the coldest, windiest, and driest continent in the world.
This frozen continent is pretty cool, right? But, unfortunately, you wouldn't want to hang there for long, because it could get 94 degrees below zero (-70°C) or colder. Also, its the coldest, windiest, and driest continent in the world.
Physical
Physical
Land Area: 5,100,000 sq mi (13,209,000 sq km)
Highest Point: Vinson Massif -> 16,067 ft (4,897 m)
Lowest Point: Byrd Glacier -> -9,416 ft (-2,870 m)
Coldest Place: Ridge A -> annual average temp is -94°F (-70°C)
Average Precipitation on the Polar Plateau: Less than 2 inches (5 cm) per year
political
political
Population: There are no indigenous inhabitants, but there are both permanent and summer-only staffed research stations.
Number of Independent Countries: 0
Number of Countries Claiming Land: 7
Number of Countries Operating Year-Round Research Stations: 20
Number of Year-Round Research Stations: 40
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