Definition: The word 'Antarctica' translates to "the North Pole". It's a cold, frozen continent located in Antarctica, which has been visited by humans for thousands of years. The term signifies an area surrounded by 27 degrees North longitude and 58 degrees South latitude. Antarctica is known for its unique geography, including a vast array of landscapes, such as the Great Ice Sheet that covers it with ice, glaciers, snow caps, and sea ice. It's also home to many species of wildlife, making it an important base for scientific research.