Antarctica

Continent

Antarctica is not a country. It is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, which keeps it for peace and science, and it has no permanent population. It covers 14,000,000 km².

Antarctica at a glance

Area: 14,000,000 km²
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Coast: Surrounded by sea

How Antarctica compares

Similar in size: Russia (17,098,242 km²).

The flag of Antarctica

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Its outline

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Antarctica has no land borders

Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.

Quick quiz: Antarctica

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1. Which is the flag of Antarctica?
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Questions about Antarctica

Is Antarctica a country?

Antarctica is not a country. It is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, which keeps it for peace and science, and it has no permanent population.

Does Antarctica have any land borders?

No. Antarctica is a continent surrounded by the Southern Ocean.

How big is Antarctica?

Antarctica covers 14,000,000 km², about the same size as Russia (17,098,242 km²).

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