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HowStuffWorks Geography & Maps Guide  Tags: geography maps world_features africa asia europe artic anartica australia oceania oceans south_america north_america united_states usa canada mexico middle_east  

Geography is the study of the Earth's contours and regions, including man-made divisions. Find interactive maps, articles and video about all of the major continents, the world's oceans and other physical features.
Last update: Nov 17th, 2008 URL: http://hsw.libguides.com/geography-maps-guide  Print Guide  RSS Updates

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Arctic Regions

The geography of the Artic Regions is quite rugged. The lands are low and flat and were heavily glaciated during the last Ice Age and are dominated by mountains.

 
 

Map of the Polar Regions

Take a closer look at the Polar Regions with this interactive map.  Or discover other detailed maps about the Artic and Anartica.


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Antartica

Antarctica is surrounded by the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. On occasion the Antarctic sky is lighted by magnificent displays of the Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights.

  • Antarctica  
      
    The Antarctica is an ice-locked landmass around the South Pole. The name means "opposite the Bear" or "opposite the Arctic."
  • Antarctic Ocean  
      
    Antarctic Ocean, or Southern Ocean, names sometimes given to the waters surrounding Antarctica.
  • Mount Erebus  
      
    Mount Erebus is an active volcano in Antarctica.
  • Antarctic Circle  
      
    The Antarctic Circle is an imaginary line running parallel to the Equator and circling the earth.
  • Antarctic Peninsula  
      
    The Antarctic Peninsula is a long, narrow arm of Antarctica.
  • Bellingshausen Sea  
      
    The Bellingshausen Sea is part of the South Pacific bordering Antarctica.
  • Weddell Sea  
      
    The Weddell Sea is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Antarctica.
  • Wilkes Land  
      
    Wilkes Land is the coastal region of Antarctica south of Australia.
  • Victoria Land  
      
    Victoria Land is a region of Antarctica south of New Zealand.
 

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