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Antarctica

Antarctica, fifth in size among the world's continents. Its landmass is almost wholly covered by a vast ice sheet. Check it out at https://www.britannica.com/place/Antarctica.

ANTARCTICA FACTS
Number of Countries 0
Area (square miles) 5.43 million
Population 1000-5000 (seasonal)
Largest City McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Number of Languages 20
Size in Comparison to Other Countries 5th Largest
  1. Africa
  2. Antarctica
  3. Asia
  4. Australia
  5. Europe
  6. North America
  7. South America

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