Antarctica

• How much of the world’s ice does Antarctica hold?

  Antarctica holds 90% of the world’s ice
• What percentage of the world’s fresh water is represented by Antarctica’s ice?

  70%
• What percentage of Antarctica is covered in ice?

  98%
• What are the extreme seasonal changes?

  24-hour daylight in the summer and 24-hour darkness in the winter.
• What resources are available in Antarctica?

  Krill and fish are harvested. The exploitation of the mineral resources available is currently illegal.
• Why can't the mineral resources be exploited?

  No mining is allowed due to strict regulations including The Antarctic Treaty.
• How many countries have signed The Antarctic Treaty?

  52 countries