Antarctica
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| Area | 14 |
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| Population density | 0. 00008/km2 (0. 0002/sq mi) |
| Population | 1,106 |
| Largest cities | Research stations in Antarctica |
| UN M.49 code | – Antarctica; – World |
| Did you know | Antarctica is the seventh-most-populous continent (1,106) in the world. |
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| ID | 838265 |
About Antarctica
Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It's known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula's isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins.
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... Another perhaps less well-known factor is the situation around Antarctica...
Antarctica: Invasive species 'hitchhiking' on ships
...Species from around the world that are " hitching a lift" on ships threaten Antarctica s pristine marine ecosystem...
Covid: Face masks in England's classrooms and staff absences may hit 25%
... Antarctic outpost hit by Covid outbreakOne of the world s most remote workplaces - a Belgian scientific research station in Antarctica - Since 14 December, at least 16 of the 25 workers at the Princess Elisabeth Polar Station have caught the virus...
Annular solar eclipse: Crowds in Asia gather to see 'ring of fire'
... The next total solar eclipse will be on 14 December 2020, and will be visible across parts of southern Chile and Argentina, as well as south-west Africa and Antarctica...
Royal naming for Sir David Attenborough polar ship
... The oceans take up a lot of the carbon dioxide and the heat that we generate, but we don t really know how and where it goes, particularly in the Southern Ocean - this big, deep ocean around Antarctica, said Dame Jane Francis, director of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS)...
Climate change: a UN body signals a red alert on the 'blue planet'
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Simone Giertz: 'Why I sent my brain tumour to Antarctica'
...Simone Giertz s brain tumour Brian in Antarctica On 4 February, that surprised and delighted her followers in equal measure...
Polar vortex brings deadly cold snap to US states
... Temperatures fell to -30C (-22F) in Chicago - colder than parts of Antarctica - and -37C in North Dakota...
Covid: Face masks in England's classrooms and staff absences may hit 25%
Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday Morning . We'll have another update For You tomorrow.
1. Face masks to be worn in England's classroomsFace masks in England to curb the spread of the Omicron variant, the government has announced. The temporary reintroduction of Face coverings aims to address concerns about schools staying open for Face -to-Face learning this coming term. Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi says the new rules will run until 26 January. Meanwhile, six school staff unions have warned national exams will be put At Risk without further measures.
2. Workplaces told to plan for absences of up to 25%as Covid cases hit all-time highs, the government has warned. Ministers have been tasked with developing " robust contingency plans" for workplace absences and public sector leaders have been asked to prepare for " Worst Case scenarios" of 10%, 20% and 25% absence rates, the Cabinet Office said. Transport, the NHS and schools have already seen the effect of absences as More and More people have to self-isolate.
3. Pupils in Scotland urged to get second jabs before new termYounger people aged between 12 and 15 in Scotland before returning to school. Drop-in sessions for the age group are starting from Monday for those who had their first vaccination at least 12 weeks ago. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said an increase in capacity meant they were being offered earlier than planned - and scheduled appointments can also be brought forward.
4. US flight cancellations hit new holiday recordin a Christmas season hit hard by the Covid pandemic and bad weather. Around The World , nearly 4,400 flights were cancelled on Saturday - and More Than 2,500 of them were in the US, according to Air Traffic site FlightAware. Airlines have been struggling with staff self-isolating as well as heavy snow hitting central US. Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports have been particularly bad hit, Making Up for 1,000 of the country's cancellations.
5. Antarctic outpost hit by Covid outbreakOne of The World 's most remote workplaces - a Belgian scientific research station in Antarctica - Since 14 December, at least 16 of the 25 workers at The Princess Elisabeth Polar Station have caught The Virus . All are fully vaccinated and officials say cases remain mild So Far . Every resident was offered the chance to leave on a scheduled flight in Two Weeks ' time, but chose to stay and continue their work, Joseph Cheek , a Project Manager for The International Polar Foundation, told The Bbc .
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