History
Where does the history of Antarctica emerge from?
Early Western theories of a vast continent.
What is Antarctica’s main religion?
Christian.
What is Antarctica’s average weather?
-70.6 F.
What is Antarctica’s national bird?
The penguin.
What is Antarctica distinguished for?
Being the coldest, driest, and highest continent.
What is another name for Antarctica?
The South Pole.
What percent of Antarctica‘s people are Christian?
72%
What is Antarctica‘s maximum ice thickness?
8,188 feet.
What is Antarctica’s national flower?
Colobanthus quitensis.
Is there a McDonald’s in Antarctica?
Nope!
Who was the term Antarctic, referring to the opposite of the Arctic Circle coined by?
Marinus of Tyre in the 2nd century AD.
What is the main language of Antarctica?
Russian.
How long is Antarctica’s coastline?
17,968.
How many kinds of flowers are in Antarctica?
2
What is banned in Antarctica?
Taking anything from there.
Who were the first people to arrive at Antarctica?
Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen and Mikhail Lazarev.
Does Antarctica have any permanent residents?
No!
What is Antarctica’s highest mountain?
Mount Vinson.
Are there any sharks in Antarctica?
No, not yet.
What currency is used?
Antarctic dollar.
Where does the word Antarctica come from?
Greece.
Are you allowed to live in Antarctica?
Only if you are doing research there, but not permanently.
How tall is Mount Vinson?
4,892 meters tall.
What is the largest land animal in Antarctica?
The wingless midge.
Is Antarctica a desert?
Yes, surprisingly it is very dry there!