Geographical position: Antartica is located in continent mostly south of the Antarctic Circle.
The country’s climate is severe low temperatures vary with latitude, elevation, and distance from the ocean; East Antarctica is colder than West Antarctica because of its higher elevation; Antarctic Peninsula has the most moderate climate; higher temperatures occur in January along the coast and average slightly below freezing.
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Surface: 14 million sq km
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