Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Southern Ocean (also known as the Antarctic Ocean), it contains the geographic South Pole. Antarctica is the fifth-largest …

2 days ago · Antarctica, the world’s southernmost continent, is almost wholly covered by an ice sheet and is about 5.5 million square miles (14.2 million square km) in size.

Antarctica is the only continent with no permanent human habitation. There are, however, permanent human settlements, where scientists and support staff live for part of the year on a rotating basis.

Mar 4, 2026 · Explore Earth's coldest continent with the latest Antarctica news, articles and features from Live Science.

Mar 25, 2025 · A team of international scientists compiled decades of data to create a map showing the topography of Antarctica with the ice removed.

May 18, 2026 · Though Antarctica is really, really chilly, it is considered a desert because it receives very little rain or snowfall. The small amount of snow that does fall does not melt but builds up over …

May 12, 2026 · Stay on top of Antarctica latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Situated in the southern hemisphere and largely south of the Antarctic Circle, Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean. At 14.4 million km², it is the fifth-largest continent in area after Asia, Africa, …

A guide to Antarctica including a map of Antarctica and facts and information about Antarctica and the Antarctic circle.

Nov 13, 2025 · Antarctica explained—fast facts, record cold, ice trends, wildlife, and how the Antarctic Treaty protects a continent devoted to peace and science.