Question

Which continent is closest to Antarctica: South America, Australia, or Africa?

Answer 1

South America is closest to Antarctica. South America is located just south of the equator and is separated from Antarctica by the Drake Passage. Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere, but is much further away from Antarctica than South America. Africa is located in the Northern Hemisphere and is much further away from Antarctica than either South America or Australia.

Answer 2

The continent closest to Antarctica is South America. In fact, the southernmost tip of South America, known as Cape Horn, is only about 600 miles away from Antarctica. Australia is approximately 2,200 miles away, while Africa is about 3,900 miles away.

Answer 3

The continent closest to Antarctica is South America. The southernmost point of South America, specifically the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, is located closest to the northernmost point of the Antarctic mainland. The Strait of Magellan and the Drake Passage separate South America from Antarctica, making it the most accessible continent in terms of proximity to the Antarctic region.

Answer 4

South America, the point of which is shared by Argentina and Chile, is the closest continent to Antarctica. At the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, 1238 km south of Ushuaia (the southern-most city of Argentina) is the Argentinian station Vice Comodoro Marambio.