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The Antarctic gateway cities are five cities on the rim of the Southern Ocean through which nearly all cargo and personnel bound for Antarctica pass. [1] From west to east, they are Punta Arenas, Chile; Ushuaia, Argentina; Cape Town, South Africa; Hobart, Australia; and Christchurch, New Zealand. As Antarctica is a low-resource environment with ...
Antarctica is the southernmost continent on Earth. While Antarctica has never had a permanent human population, it has been explored by various groups, and many locations on and around the continent have been described.
The three contending cities are from north to south: Punta Arenas ( 53°10′S 70°56′W / 53.167°S 70.933°W / -53.167; -70.933 , population: 123,403), literally in Spanish: "Sandy Point", is the oldest and largest city in Southern Patagonia , at the Strait of Magellan and the capital of the Magallanes and Antártica Chilena Region
Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station, Antarctica [12 90°00′S 139°16′W / 90.000°S 139.267°W / -90.000; -139.267 ( Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, Antarctica Ferns ( Blechnum penna-marina , naturally occurring)
South Carolina dominates the top of Southern Living's 15 Friendliest Cities in the South analysis. Charleston ranks No. 1, while Greenville is No. 3. Charleston ranks No. 1, while Greenville is No. 3.
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The city is the largest south of the 46th parallel south and the most populous southernmost city in Chile and the Americas. Due to its location, it is also the coldest coastal city with more than 100,000 inhabitants in Latin America. Punta Arenas is one of the world's most southerly ports and serves as an Antarctic gateway city.
Stonington. The charming seaside village of Stonington, located in the southeast corner of the state, is known for its mile-long beaches, historic seaside homes, and eclectic shops and boutiques.