Antarctica is the southernmost continent of planet Earth. It is also the only continent with no permanent habitation or nations.

Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and most arid continent. It is the fifth largest continent on the planet, with a surface area of approximately 14 million square kilometers.

The Antarctic continent is almost entirely covered by a large continental glacier. Although the continent has no permanent inhabitants, it is home to over 5 000 researchers at a time. The flora and fauna of the Antarctic have adapted to extremely cold conditions. The most famous of these species is the emperor penguin.

Antarctica experiences extreme weather conditions. The lowest recorded temperature on the continent is -89,2 degrees Celsius, whereas the highest wind speed has been recorded at 320 km/h.