Status This continent, almost completely covered with ice, has active territorial claims
submitted by Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom.
(Many of these claims are not recognized by some countries and remain in a constant disputed
status)
Climate:
Climate Antarctica is the coldest and windiest spot on the planet.
The lowest temperature ever recorded on Earth was recorded in Antarctica (-129.3ºF)
and the mean winter temperatures range from -40º to -94ºF. Winds are commonly measured
at up to 200 miles per hour.
Antarctica Continent
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