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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Geography of Victoria Land
Victoria Land, a region of Antarctica south of New Zealand. It is bounded on the east by Ross Sea and on the west by Wilkes Land.
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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.
The Davis Strait
Davis Strait, a sea passage connecting the Atlantic Ocean to Baffin Bay and separating southern Greenland from Canada's Baffin Island.
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