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Do I need a reference for this? It's common knowledge - on science web sites - not political ones!
'''Antarctica''' is the coldest and driest [[continent]] on the earth. Its fauna is made up of [[insects]] and other [[invertebrates]]. The continent is famous for being the home of the [[penguin]].
'''Antarctica''' is the coldest and driest [[continent]] on the earth. Its fauna is made up of [[insects]] and other [[invertebrates]]. The continent is famous for being the home of the [[penguin]].
The continent does not have any permanent human residents and is only inhabited by a small number of scientists. The 1959 Antarctic Treaty set aside Antarctica, keeping it free from war-related activities such as nuclear testing and from the disposal of radioactive waste.
The continent does not have any permanent human residents and is only inhabited by a small number of scientists. The 1959 Antarctic Treaty set aside Antarctica, keeping it free from war-related activities.
Contrary to popular belief, Antarctica has been getting colder in recent decades. The only part that has warmed a bit is the Antarctic peninsula.
[[Category:Continents]]
[[Category:Continents]]