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Which continent is also known as the 'white continent'?
Which continent is also known as the 'white continent'?
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The correct option is C Antarctica
Antarctica is located in the southernmost part of the world. It covers an area of 14,000,000 square km and is the fifth-largest continent of the world. 98%of the total geographical area is covered by ice which is at least 1.6km thick. 90% of the total ice of the world found here. As the continent is fully covered with ice it is also known as a white continent.
Antarctica is located in the southernmost part of the world. It covers an area of 14,000,000 square km and is the fifth-largest continent of the world. 98%of the total geographical area is covered by ice which is at least 1.6km thick. 90% of the total ice of the world found here. As the continent is fully covered with ice it is also known as a white continent.
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