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Antarctica

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Place nameAntarctica
Other namesAntarctic Continent, Antarktis, ATA, AQ, ISO010
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names

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Continent lying around the South Pole, much of which is covered by an ice cap having an average thickness of 1 mile; supports whales & other fauna & flora suited to a cold climate; had a warmer climate in earlier ages; area is claimed by several nations.

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