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=== Geography of Antarctica === The geography of Antarctica is unique and striking, shaped almost entirely by ice, snow, and extreme climatic conditions. The continent is divided into two major regions '''East Antarctica''' and '''West Antarctica''' which are separated by the great '''Transantarctic Mountains'''. These mountains stretch for about 3,500 kilometers and form one of the longest mountain ranges in the world. At the very center of the continent lies the '''South Pole''', the southernmost point on Earth. Surrounding the landmass are vast floating ice shelves, the largest of which is the '''Ross Ice Shelf''', covering an area roughly the size of France. Another major feature is the '''Amundsen Sea''', located on the western side of Antarctica, known for its massive glaciers that are currently melting due to global warming. Beneath the thick ice sheet, Antarctica hides mountain ranges, valleys, and even subglacial lakes, such as '''Lake Vostok''', which remains sealed under kilometers of ice. The coastal regions are fringed with glaciers that constantly break off into the ocean, forming enormous icebergs. Altogether, Antarctica’s geography its mountains, seas, and vast ice formations creates one of the most dramatic and scientifically important landscapes on our planet.
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