Place details
Place nameAntarctica
Other namesAntarctic Continent, Antarktis, ATA, AQ, ISO010
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Continent lying around the South Pole, much of which is covered by an ice cap having an average thickness of 1 mile; supports whales & other fauna & flora suited to a cold climate; had a warmer climate in earlier ages; area is claimed by several nations.