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Antarctica

Antarctica, fifth in size among the world's continents. Its landmass is almost wholly covered by a vast ice sheet. Check it out at Britannica.

Antarctica Facts
Number of Countries 0
Area (sq miles) 5.43 million
Population 1000-5000 (seasonal)
Largest City McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Number of Languages 20
Size in Comparison to Other Continents 5th Largest
  1. Africa
  2. Antarctica
  3. Asia
  4. Australia
  5. Europe
  6. North America
  7. South America

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