Antarctica holds the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth: -128.6°F (-89.2°C) at the Soviet Union's Vostok Station in 1983.

Antarctica holds the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth: -128.6°F (-89.2°C) at the Soviet Union's Vostok Station in 1983.

There are no indigenous human populations in Antarctica. The continent is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, which prohibits military activity and supports scientific research.

There are no indigenous human populations in Antarctica. The continent is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, which prohibits military activity and supports scientific research.

About 98% of Antarctica's land is covered by ice, which holds approximately 60% of the world's fresh water.

About 98% of Antarctica's land is covered by ice, which holds approximately 60% of the world's fresh water.

 Antarctica is known for its Dry Valleys, which are some of the driest places on Earth. These valleys receive less precipitation than the Sahara Desert!

 Antarctica is known for its Dry Valleys, which are some of the driest places on Earth. These valleys receive less precipitation than the Sahara Desert!

Despite the extreme cold, Antarctica is home to unique species, including Emperor penguins, seals, and krill, all specially adapted to survive in harsh conditions.

Despite the extreme cold, Antarctica is home to unique species, including Emperor penguins, seals, and krill, all specially adapted to survive in harsh conditions.

Antarctica experiences extreme day and night cycles. During the summer, the sun never sets for months, while in the winter, it doesn't rise for months.

Antarctica experiences extreme day and night cycles. During the summer, the sun never sets for months, while in the winter, it doesn't rise for months.

Antarctica has numerous subglacial lakes, such as Lake Vostok, which remain liquid under thick layers of ice due to geothermal heat, and they may harbor life forms that have been isolated for millions of years.

Antarctica has numerous subglacial lakes, such as Lake Vostok, which remain liquid under thick layers of ice due to geothermal heat, and they may harbor life forms that have been isolated for millions of years.

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