Antarctica

The land of Superlatives and extremes! Antarctica, being the fifth largest continent is quite isolated. With the highest average elevation, Antarctica is one of the driest and coldest continents among the seven other continents on earth. Even though it is surrounded by the Southern Ocean, the primary reason for its extreme weather is the low atmospheric pressure which results in low air pressure.

Scarcely populated! Scientist performing scientific research resides with an average population of about 1000 during winters and a maximum of about 5000 during summers. There are no cities, just dozens of research centers which is restricted to scientific research.

Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty which was signed from 1957-to 1958 by twelve countries (Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, and USSR) which states the continent as International research zone

Although Antarctica is the last place on earth, it shelters rich wildlife, Sailing down the Beagle Channel past Magellanic Penguin, Rock Cormorant, and Sea Lion colonies picturesque Neko Harbor, sheltered Paradise Harbor, the Humpback Whale favored Wilhelmina Bay, the striking Lemaire Channel, the wildlife-filled Penola Channel, or the majestic Neumayer Channel nothing but a wonderful adventure which any avid traveler would want to experience!

SOME INTERESTING FACTS

Antarctica’s Vostok station has a record for the world’s coldest temperature which is 128.56 degrees Fahrenheit

2. Antarctica is the driest place on Earth with low humidity

3. The fifth-largest continent in the world is Antarctica

TRAVEL WEATHER

Destination	Jan Max/ Min ⁰C	Feb Max/ Min ⁰C	Mar Max/ Min ⁰C	Apr Max/ Min ⁰C	May Max/ Min ⁰C	Jun Max/ Min ⁰C	Jul Max/ Min ⁰C	Aug Max/ Min ⁰C	Sep Max/ Min ⁰C	Oct Max/ Min ⁰C	Nov Max/ Min ⁰C	Dec Max/ Min ⁰C
Antarctica	-0.2-5.5	-6.3-11.6	-14-21.1	-17.4-24.9	-19-27.1	-19.1-27.3	-21.7-30.1	-22.8-31.8	-20.8-29.4	-15.5-23.4	-6.7-12.7	-0.8-6