Largest Desert on Earth: Antarctica is the largest desert in the world by area, with extremely low precipitation
Coldest Place on Earth: The lowest natural temperature ever recorded on Earth was at Antarctica's East Antarctic Plateau
No Native Human Population: Antarctica has no indigenous human population.
Largest Ice Sheet: Antarctica is home to the largest ice sheet on Earth, containing around 70% of the planet's fresh water
Penguins and Seals: Antarctica is known for its diverse wildlife, including several species of penguins
Treaty for Peaceful Purposes: The Antarctic Treaty, signed in 1959, designates Antarctica as a scientific preserve and prohibits military activity
Midnight Sun and Polar Night: Due to its location near the South Pole, Antarctica experiences periods of continuous daylight
Discovery of the Ozone Hole: The ozone hole, a significant thinning of the ozone layer over Antarctica, was first discovered in the 1980s