ANTARCTICA
1. General Outline
Geographical Position. Discovery. The vast regions around the South Pole are called the Antarctic, as they lie directly opposite the Arctic (Greek «anti» means 'against'). The Antarctic regions comprise the Antarctic Continent, or Antarctica, the adjacent islands and the surrounding ocean waters.
2. The Importance of Antarctica. The Exploration of Antarctica by Soviet Scientists
The Importance of Antarctica. There are no permanent inhabitants in Antarctica. Ships from various countries come here in summer to hunt whales and seals. Antarctica is the chief whale-fishing grounds in the world.
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