The continent is also a country - but there are often misconceptions about the region it's a part of and how it's defined.

While Britain, Argentina, Australia, Norway, France, New Zealand and Chile have long held territorial claims over the vast ...

One sunny spot in the southern hemisphere is both the smallest continent in the world and a country in its own right.

A new declaration aims to make the southernmost continent an autonomous legal entity, akin to a nation-state, with inherent ...

This year's crop of Antarctic expeditions includes two ambitious crossings and a couple of different routes, including a ...

Antarctica is the only continent unbloodied by war. For over six decades peace on the frozen land mass has been kept by the ...

As Antarctica warms due to climate change, an unexpected phenomenon is occurring: the “greening” of the continent. As ice ...

Fifteen competitors braved Antarctica's freezing cold to compete in a first-of-its-kind ultra-endurance race that began on ...

Antarctica, the world's southernmost continent, is a vast and inhospitable landmass, covering approximately 14 million square ...

Antarctica, known as the world's coldest and most remote continent, is now a booming travel destination, attracting more ...