Antarctica & Facts for kids!

Antarctica, the world’s southernmost and fifth largest continent. Its landmass is almost wholly covered by a vast ice sheet. Antarctica is a unique continent in that it does not have a native population. The continent is a cold dry desert where access to water determines the abundance of life. Capital of Antarctica There is no capital as such since Antarctica is not a country, but rather a collection of territorial claims from various other countries Flag of Antarctica A flag of Antarctica is a flag or flag design that represents the continent of Antarctica, territorially claimed by seven countries. Currency used in Antarctica The Antarctic dollar, occasionally called the Antarctican dollar, is the national currency of the Federated States of Antarctica. Antarctica is the only place on the planet where the land isn't officially owned by anyone.