For the other 5 wonders, click

Wonders of Antarctica -  PAGE ONE

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Brief descriptions of
the Wonders of Antarctica

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Lemaire & Neumayer Channels

Cameras aboard cruise ships click frequently when the vessels travel through the incredibly stunning Lemaire Channel and Neumayer Channel on the Antarctica Peninsula.  Lemaire & Neumayer Channels to learn more.

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Paradise Harbor

Some travelers call it the most beautiful place of the continent because of its serene character.  Paradise Harbor to learn more.

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Penguin Colonies

Some have populations numbering in the hundreds of thousands. They are located around the continent's coastline, including in the area visited by cruise ships.  Penguin Colonies to learn more.

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Polar Icecap

Roughly two-thirds of our planet's fresh water resides in the Polar Icecap. That sheet of ice is extraordinarily thick and covers 98% of the continent.  Polar Icecap to learn more.

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Ross Ice Shelf

By definition, an ice shelf is a thick sheet of ice that is attached to land but reaches far out to sea. The Ross Ice Shelf - the earth's largest - is as large as France.  Ross Ice  Shelf to learn more.

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South Pole

One of the most remote travel destinations is the South Pole. It is the world's southernmost point. Getting there is expensive and sometimes risky.  South Pole to learn more.

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For the other 5 wonders, click

Wonders of Antarctica -  PAGE ONE

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Top 10 Wonders of Antarctica
Antarctica cruise
Deception Island
Dry Valleys
Iceberg Calving
Jagged Mountain Peaks
Lemaire & Neumayer Channels
Paradise Harbor
Penguin Colonies
Polar Icecap
Ross Ice Shelf

South Pole

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