Antarctica
Antarctica is surrounded by the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. On occasion the Antarctic sky is lighted by magnificent displays of the Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights. See more »
what's inside: geography of the polar regions
The Polar regions include Antarctica and other Arctic Regions like Baffin Island and the Arctic Circle. Explore the major landforms, seas and features of the coldest parts of the world.
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Arctic Regions
The geography of the Artic Regions is quite rugged. The lands are low and flat and were heavily glaciated during the last Ice Age and are dominated by mountains. See more »
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Wrangel Island
Wrangel Island, a Russian island in the Arctic Ocean off the northeastern coast of Siberia.
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Geography of Antarctica
Antarctica, the ice-locked landmass around the South Pole. The name means "opposite the Bear" (the northern constellation), or "opposite the Arctic." It is the most remote and desolate of all the continents.
Jan Mayen Island
Jan Mayen Island, a Norwegian island in the Arctic Ocean. It is 660 miles (1,060 km) west of Tromso, Norway, and 280 miles (450 km) east of Greenland.
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