Top Facts about Antarctica continent

Top facts - Antarctica continent

Hey guys, today we will discuss on the topic facts about Asia continents. As you know that there are 7 continents in the world.

1. Asia continent

2. Africa continent

3. North America continent

4. South America continent

5. Europe continent 

6. Australia continent

7. Antarctica continent

7). Antarctica continent

• Antarctica is the fifth largest continent in the world.
• This is the only continent in the world where no one lives permanently.
• It is called the 'white continent' because a thick layer of ice always remains above it. It is very cold and strong wind keeps going on here.
• Antarctica is entirely in the southern hemisphere. The South Pole is almost at its center. It is the coldest and deserted continent. As a result, humans cannot live here permanently.
• The mainland of this continent was discovered in the year 1820. About 98 percent of Antarctica is always covered with snow. The estimated thickness of this ice is 2 to 5 km.
• The majority of Antarctica is rugged and mountainous. The beach here is of steep slope.
• The coastal plain here is not even nominal.
• The 'Queen Mod' mountain range divides the continent into two almost equal parts.
• The ocean that surrounds this icy continent is named - Southern Ocean.
• It is a cold ocean. Water temperature above the ocean does not go above 40 Celsius. The climate here is very harsh.
• The lowest temperature in the world - 950C was recorded in the winter at the South Pole located on this continent.
• The reserves of valuable minerals are hidden in the womb of Antarctica.
• Few deposits of coal, iron ore and copper have been detected, but due to many difficulties, the use of these minerals at the trade level has not yet started.
• 70 percent of the world's freshwater reserves are stored in the ice caps and ice sheets of the continent.
• The krill found here is a very small fish. It is 6 cm in length and weighs from 1 gram to 105 grams.
• Many products are made from krill such as meat, krill-past (it can be applied on top of the bread) and krill-protein.
• Scientists have built special types of permanent housing here for inspection of Antarctica. These dwelling houses can survive here in the face of harsh climate and fierce mess.
• The highest peak of Antarctica is 'Mount Massif'.
• India's first Antarctica expedition team reached Antarctica in January 1982 under the leadership of Dr. SZ Kaskim.
• Dr. GS Sirohi was the first Indian to visit Antarctica.
• The geographical size of Antarctica is also called dynamic continent due to changing with the change of seasons.
• Antarctica is the only snow-free zone 'palmar' and the only active volcano is 'Erbus'.
• Lacan and moss are the main flora and fauna such as penguins, seabirds, seals and whales are found here in abundance.
• It is also known as 'continent for science' due to the Antarctica continent providing more information to scientists about the Earth.
• It stays here for about six months day and six months night.
• It is also known as the 'white desert'.