Fun Facts: Antarctica

O SIGNET Around the world with SEASONS: Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth: the lowest temperature recorded was ANTARCTICA The sun sets in March and rises in October Summer: October - February -89°C Winter: March - September FUN About 70% of the Earth's fresh water is located in the Antarctic ice cap FACTS The Antarctic Peninsula is sometimes called the 'Banana Belt' The first recorded person born in Antarctica was Emilio Palma of Argentina on 7 January 1978 Antarctica has no permanent human residents; however 1000-5000 people from all over the world occupy research stations here every year. UK Argentina Australia Brazil Chile France New Zealand Norway 12km long DECEPTION ISLAND: Antarctica is not owned by any one country; however 7 nations around the world have claimed territory based on discovery and effective occupation. This is not legally recognised though. Did you know it would take 363,637 The Antarctic Treaty has been signed by 49 countries paperclips to make a chain from one since its creation which prohibits military activities, mineral mining, nuclear explosions and disposal. end of the island to the other?