Antarctica (ant-ahrk-ti-kuh)
Country
Antarctica, the Earth's southernmost continent, is a vast, icy wilderness covering an area of over 14 million square kilometers. It is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent, characterized by its polar climate and months of continuous daylight or darkness. Governed by the Antarctic Treaty System, it is dedicated to peaceful research and the preservation of its pristine environment. Antarctica's history is one of exploration and scientific discovery, with no indigenous population and no prior sovereignty. The continent's name, derived from the Greek for "opposite to the Arctic," reflects its position at the earth's extreme south.
