"Antarctica, covering about 5.4 million square miles, is nearly twice the size of Europe and is predominantly covered in ice, which contains most of the world's fresh water."
"The first confirmed sighting of Antarctica occurred in 1820, led by a Russian expedition, marking the beginning of human exploration of the continent."
"Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole on December 14, 1911, becoming the first person to do so, narrowly beating Robert Falcon Scott's expedition."
"Caroline Mikkelsen's landing in 1935 was significant as she was the first woman to set foot on Antarctica, during a time when women were rarely included in such expeditions."
Antarctica is the only continent without permanent human residents, covering 5.4 million square miles, mostly covered in ice. It hosts a transient population of scientists and support staff, ranging from 1,000 in winter to 5,000 in summer. The continent was confirmed in 1820, with the first landings by John Davis in 1821 and Caroline Mikkelsen in 1935. The early 20th century marked the 'Heroic Age of Exploration,' highlighted by Roald Amundsen's successful expedition to the South Pole in 1911.
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