All about Antartica

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Facts on Antartica:
  1. Antartica is the Fifth Largest continent by area.
  2. The Highest point is Mount Vinson and the Lowest Point is Bently Trench.
  3. Penguins and Seals are mostly found in Antartica.
  4. There are No countries in Antartica.
  5. Antartica holds 90% of the world's fresh water.
  6. The Blood Falls in Antartica's McMurdo valley has waterfalls that appear red due to the high content of iron oxide.
  7. There are No Polar Bears in Antartica. They live only in the Arctic.
  8. Antartica has only 2 ATMs.
  9. Antartica has No Time zones.
  10. There are No permanent residents.But up to 1000 people reside for research purposes.

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