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Antarctica, also known as the Antarctic Continent, is located in the southern hemisphere of planet Earth.

Antarctica is an island surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.

Antarctica is mainly composed of East and West Antarctica, which are separated by a chain of mountains called the Transantarctic Mountains.

There are also several islands scattered around the Antarctic coast.

Glaciers cover most of Antarctica.

Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth.