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Glacier
Bundle up and get ready to go to "the coldest, highest, driest, windiest place on Earth." This site's got everything you want to know about the bottom of the world, with detailed descriptions, graphs and illustrations on wildlife, weather, ice, oceanology, and expedition info. These people seem really chipper for being so cold!
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Lonely Planet: Destination Antarctica
The last wilderness on the planet is yours, thanks to Lonely Planet. The online version of this travel guide breaks it down into easy pieces, including Getting There & Away, Money & Costs, Attractions, and Off the Beaten Track. Check out the SubWWWay for recommended links.
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Tierra del Fuego
Who knew that there'd be so much good info about Antarctica? Explore this comprehensive site for excellent profiles on history, tourism activities, environmental issues, scientific activities, and more. The hall of pictures is loads of fun.
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Welcome to the Ice
Don't be left out in the cold: check out this site on all of Antarctica with pictures and helpful links. A comprehensive FAQ and journal offer a personal view of the ice continent. Plus, get suggestions for what to read and where to look for information.
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The New South Polar Times
Look at letters from the edge of the world! This newsletter serves up writings of the staff of the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, with a few photos. Be sure to look at "Among the Magi," an account of a 1960's journey to the Antarctic. Note: it doesn't look like it's updated too regularly.
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The Antarctic Connection
Looking for the perfect penguin poster or glacier gift? Here's a one-stop shop for everything Antarctica--including maps, books, and travel packages. If you're not looking to buy, scroll past the merchandise for basic info on weather, wildlife and history. Plus, link to Antarctica sites and tour operators.
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CIA Factbook Antarctica
Bone up on the Antarctica basics at this dry CIA site. Read about the country's government, transportation, and geography. It's not exciting, but what did you expect?
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