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	Antarctica - Crystalinks
		Antarctica is home to more than 70 lakes that lie thousands of metres under the surface of the continental ice sheet.
		Glaciologists in Antarctica are concerned with the study of the history and dynamics of floating ice, seasonal snow, glaciers, and ice sheets.
		Meteorites from Antarctica are a relatively recent resource for study of the material formed early in the solar system; most are thought to come from asteroids, but some may have originated on larger planets.
	www.crystalinks.com /antarctica.html (3799 words)

	Worldworx Travel - Regional Information - Polar Regions - Antarctica
		Antarctica is frequently referred to as the secret continent as there are many aspects about the region that man knows little about at present.
		Antarctica is covered in a blanket of almost sheer ice and is located at the foot of the earth in the southern hemisphere.
		Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and driest continent.
	www.worldworx.tv /regional-information/polar/antarctica/index.htm (270 words)

	Origins: Antarctica: Place: The Real No-Man's Land
		Antarctica is the only place on the planet where the land isn't officially owned by anyone.
		Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, written in 1959 and adopted in 1961, which has been signed by 27 countries.
		That means the work doesn't have an immediate impact on the health, economy, or security of a Treaty nation's population, and doesn't raise as many hackles.
	www.exploratorium.edu /origins/antarctica/place/nomansland.html (594 words)

	ANTARCTICA : Encyclopedia Entry
		At 14.425 million km², Antarctica is the third-smallest continent after Europe and Australia; 98% of it is covered in ice.
		Antarctica is home to more than 70 lakes that lie thousands of meters under the surface of the continental ice sheet.
		Meteorites from Antarctica are an important area of study of material formed early in the solar system; most are thought to come from asteroids, but some may have originated on larger planets.
	bibleocean.com /OmniDefinition/Antarctica (4987 words)

	Antarctica
		Antarctica is a continent surrounding the Earth's South Pole and almost entirely covered by ice.
		It is not to be confused with the arctic, which is located near the Earth's North Pole.
		Antarctica has no permanent residents, but a number of governments maintain permanent research stations on the continent.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/an/Antartica.html (304 words)

	Antarctica - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		Nearly all of Antarctica is covered by an ice sheet that is, on average, 2.5 kilometers thick.
		Physically Antarctica is divided in two by mountains close to the neck between the Ross Sea and the Weddell Sea.
		The portion of the continent west of the Weddell Sea and east of the Ross Sea is called Western Antarctica and the remainder Eastern Antarctica, since they correspond roughly to the eastern and western hemispheres relative to the Greenwich meridian.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/a/n/t/Antarctica.html (1425 words)

	Antarctica - Wikitravel
		Antarctica is a land of extremes: it is the coldest and driest continent on Earth and has the highest average elevation of any continent.
		Animal lovers, birdwatchers and photographers are also in for a treat in Antarctica with its various species of penguins, seals and birds that are native to the frozen continent.
		Antarctica is notable for being the only continent with no native land mammals, reptiles, or amphibians.
	wikitravel.org /en/Antarctica (1364 words)

	Antarctica
		Background: Speculation over the existence of a "southern land" was not confirmed until the early 1820s when British and American commercial operators and British and Russian national expeditions began exploring the Antarctic Peninsula region and other areas south of the Antarctic Circle.
		Not until 1840 was it established that Antarctica was indeed a continent and not just a group of islands.
		Economy overview: Economy - overview: Fishing off the coast and tourism, both based abroad, account for the limited economic activity.
	www.paulnoll.com /Locations/visiting-Antarctica.html (318 words)

	Antarctica - Its People, Cities, History and Culture. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		For thousands of years, Antarctica was viewed by the rest of the world as a cold wasteland.
		Rather than a stark, white continent, Antarctica is in fact a lush, populous land filled with blue lakes, green forests and elegant cities.
		Antarctica holds healthy herds of nearly all the earth's animals, including many dinosaur species thought long extinct who range freely through the continent's interior.
	www.ralphrobertmoore.com /arcindex.html (213 words)

	Antarctica Flights: Frequently Asked Questions
		Economy Premium and Economy Standard passengers will have a window seat or the seat next to a window seat for half of the flight and an aisle seat for the other half of the flight.
		It is important to note that while over Antarctica, most passengers get up from their seats and move about the aircraft, allowing everyone on board to enjoy excellent viewing opportunities.
		Antarctica is as close to a pristine environment as there is on Earth.
	www.antarcticaflights.com.au /faqs.html (987 words)

	Economy of Antarctica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		No economic activity is conducted at present in Antarctica, except for fishing off the coast and small-scale tourism, both based abroad.
		Nearly all of them were passengers on 16 commercial (nongovernmental) ships and several yachts that made 116 trips during the summer.
		A currency, the Antarctican dollar, has been proposed by a US company, and may be accepted at parity with the United States dollar.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Economy_of_Antarctica (267 words)

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		Economy is Copyright © 2002 by Ralph Robert Moore.
		A common practice in Antarctica which contributes confusion towards the nature of Antarctican economy is the voluntary program usually referred to as "deferral".
		There is no interest on the grant, because there is no inflation in Antarctica (the amount repaid is therefore equal in value to the amount lent), and the government's purpose in lending the money is not to gain a profit.
	www.ralphrobertmoore.com /arc-economyprint.html (602 words)

	Wikinfo \| Antarctica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Antarctica is a continent surrounding the Earth's South Pole.
		It is the coldest place on earth and is almost entirely covered by ice.
		Images, some of which are used under the doctrine of Fair use or used with permission, may not be available.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Antarctica (393 words)

	World Facts and Figures - Antarctica
		Speculation over the existence of a "southern land" was not confirmed until the early 1820s when British and American commercial operators and British and Russian national expeditions began exploring the Peninsula region and areas south of the Antarctic Circle.
		Not until 1838 was it established that Antarctica was indeed a continent and not just a group of islands.
		Antarctica is administered through meetings of the consultative member nations.
	worldfactsandfigures.com /countries/special/antarctica.php (1140 words)

	Economy created just 32,000 jobs in July - Eye on the Economy - MSNBC.com
		A broad array of data show the economy is still growing steadily, but the unexpected lack of hiring injected a note of uncertainty into Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan’s plan to raise interest rates steadily from the current historically low levels.
		He and other analysts said the economy has slowed sharply under an onslaught of higher market interest rates, sharply rising oil prices and the end of stimulus created by last year’s tax cuts.
		Although the economy has added 1.2 million jobs this year, that is only slightly more than what is needed to keep up with growth in the nation’s work force.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/5621394 (1114 words)

	ipedia.com: Antarctica Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Antarctica is a continent surrounding the Earth 's South Pole.
		Antarctica is the fifth largest continent in area, after Asia, Africa, North America, and South America.
		Most countries that have observation or study facilities in Antarctica have those facilities within their claimed territory.
	www.ipedia.com /antarctica.html (589 words)

	Antarctica - Article from FactBug.org - the fast Wikipedia mirror site
		Antarctica (from Greek ἀνταρκτικός, opposite the arctic) is a continent surrounding the Earth's South Pole.
		With 13,200,000 km², Antarctica is the fifth largest continent in area, after Eurasia, Africa, North America, and South America.
		The Antarctic Treaty prohibits any measures of a military nature in Antarctica, such as the establishment of military bases and fortifications, the carrying out of military manoeuvers, or the testing of any type of weapon.
	www.factbug.org /cgi-bin/a.cgi?a=741 (1320 words)

	Antarctica Flights: Prices & Seating
		The rear Economy Class section is reserved for Economy Class Premium passengers.
		Economy Class Premium seats are the four seats on each side of the aircraft and will be rotated att he halfway poiunt of the journey.
		These will be the four seats on each side of the aircraft in the Economy Class section over or near the wing area and will be rotated at the halfway point of the journey.
	www.antarcticaflights.com.au /prices.html (322 words)

	The Antarctic Treaty (1959) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Freedom of scientific investigation in Antarctica and cooperation toward that end, as applied during the International Geophysical Year, shall continue, subject to the provisions of the present Treaty.
		All areas of Antarctica, including all stations, installations and equipment within those areas, and all ships and aircraft at points of discharging or embarking cargoes or personnel in Antarctica, shall be open at all times to inspection by any observers designated in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article.
		If any dispute arises between two or more of the Contracting Parties concerning the interpretation or application of the present Treaty, those Contracting Parties shall consult among themselves with a view to having the dispute resolved by negotiation, inquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement or other peaceful means of their own choice.
	www.antarctica.ac.uk /About_Antarctica/Treaty/treaty.html (1413 words)

	Antarctica cruise Falkland Island cruise
		On the Antarctic Peninsula you'll experience the narrow, glacier-lined Lemaire Channel, considered one of most beautiful passages in Antarctica, where humpback and killer whales, various penguins and elephant seals are a common sight, and the breathtaking Neumayer Channel with its majestic cliffs.
		Cuverville Island, with its sculpture park of icebergs and the largest-known colony of gentoo penguins in Antarctica.
		Neko Harbor known for its colony of gentoo penguins Port Lockroy, surrounded by mountains, glaciers and ice shelves, and known for its gentoo penguins and blue-eyed cormorants.
	www.cruisenorway.com /antarctica3.html (887 words)

	Economy Of Antarctica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		If you would like to use this flag of Antarctica or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
		If you would like to use this map of Antarctica or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
		If you would like to use this information for Antarctica or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
	appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/antarctica_country_economy.shtml (275 words)

	antarctica - Ask.com Web Search
		Antarctica is the continent at the extreme southern latitudes of the Earth, containing the South Pole.
		Antarctica maps, books, gifts, posters, and more also a source for news, weather and information from the frozen continent.
		Antarctica is the driest continent on earth with an absolute humidity lower than that of the Sahara Desert.
	search.ask.com /web?q=antarctica (232 words)

	Visits to Antarctica Foreign & Commonwealth Office
		Permits are needed to visit Antarctica in order for the United Kingdom to comply with its international environmental obligations.
		There are a number of activities in Antarctica that require a permit from the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.
		A 'British expedition' encompasses all expeditions, which are organised in, or where the last place of departure for Antarctica is from the Untied Kingdom or other British territory.
	www.fco.gov.uk /servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1013618138385 (801 words)

	Antarctica — Infoplease.com
		Antarctica - Antarctica The second smallest continent, mostly south of the Antarctic Circle.
		Married to Antarctica: new theory proposes an ancient wedding between North America and the lonely polar continent.
		Antarctica: a new age of exploration.(new maps from Radarsat)
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0804175.html (243 words)

	Antarctica Economy - overview - Economy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Nearly all of them were passengers on commercial (nongovernmental) ships and several yachts that make trips during the summer.
		Definition: This entry briefly describes the type of economy, including the degree of market orientation, the level of economic development, the most important natural resources, and the unique areas of specialization.
		It also characterizes major economic events and policy changes in the most recent 12 months and may include a statement about one or two key future macroeconomic trends.
	www.indexmundi.com /antarctica/economy_overview.html (198 words)

	Geography Olympics -- Antarctica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		note: the lowest known land point in Antarctica is hidden in the Bentley Subglacial Trench; at its surface is the deepest ice yet discovered and the world's lowest elevation not under seawater
		The 24th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting was held in Russia in July 2001.
		Public Law 95-541, the US Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, as amended in 1996, requires expeditions from the US to Antarctica to notify, in advance, the Office of Oceans, Room 5805, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, which reports such plans to other nations as required by the Antarctic Treaty.
	www.geographyolympics.com /countries/ay.html (1077 words)

	Economy Of Antarctica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Economy Economy - overview Fishing off the coast and tourism, both based abroad..
		Economy of Antarctica - References and free information on Economy of Antarctica...
		Economy overview Fishing off the coast and tourism, both based abroad, account for..
	www.economyofantarctica.info (673 words)

	To the End of the Earth: Antarctica - Economy
		Overview: No economic activity is conducted at present, except for fishing off the coast and small-scale tourism, both based abroad.
		A total of 9,604 tourists visited during the summer of 1997-98 -- remember, Antarctica's summer is during the Northern Hemisphere's winter -- up from the 7,413 who visited the previous year.
		Nearly all of them were passengers on 13 commercial ships that made 92 trips during the summer.
	www.entreeventurenetwork.com /Antarctica/economy.shtml (126 words)

	Antarctica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		^ James Clark Ross South-Pole - Exploring Antarctica.
		^ South-pole Roald Amundsen South-Pole - Exploring Antarctica.
		^ Creatures of Antarctica Retrieved February 6, 2006.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Antarctica (5000 words)

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