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Antarctica's land mass is twice as large as Australia. In the winter, sea ice around Antarctica expands, doubling the continent's surface area.
There is none, though countries operating scientific stations abide by the international Antarctic Treaty. These include Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, United Kingdom, and the USA.
50 ships, more or less, currently sail to Antarctica. About half carry fewer than 100 passengers. A few are private yachts with space for six or so people (I saw several of them anchored in Antarctica bays).
The lowest recorded temperature on earth was -89°C (-129°F) at the Russian Vostok Research Station.

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