Question

Why doesn’t Antartica have any permanent population?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Due to its remoteness, inhospitable weather conditions and lack of natural land bridges connecting it to other continents, Antarctica has spent the last 35 million years in relative silence and seclusion. Prior to its discovery in 1820, no humans had ever set eyes on this icy continent.

Answer 2

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Who lives in Antarctica?

There are around 66 scientific stations scattered across Antarctica, all of which serve as national research bases. These small settlements support populations of varying sizes, from as many as 1,300 to as few as six.

The majority of scientists and support staff living in Antarctica stay for short term contracts of 3-6 months, although some stay for as long as 15 months (two summers and one winter). It used to be quite common for researchers to stay in Antarctica for three summers and two winters, although that’s not common practice nowadays.

Transport to and from scientific stations is only possible during summer, as the winter brings widespread sea ice, high winds and poor visibility, making travel a highly risky prospect. Just under half of the Antarctic scientific stations close down over the cold, harsh winter, while the rest operate year-round. Brr!

In addition to scientists and researchers, some Antarctic guides spend many months living in or near Antarctica. Expedition guides, mountaineering guides and deep field guides all clock up significant time on Antarctica’s shores, islands and mountains. While they can’t necessarily call themselves Antarcticans, because Antarctica isn’t a country, they no doubt feel a sense of kinship with the white continent