Is there a Burger King in Antarctica?

Antarctica's a weird place. It has a Burger King, a few coffee shops, but no real inhabitants. Antarctica is the highest, driest, coldest, and windiest continent on earth. So perhaps unsurprisingly, it spent the last 35 million years in relative isolation.

Does Antarctica have any restaurants?

There are no physical restaurants or bars on Antarctica proper as all research station residents are supplied by the government.

Do they have McDonald's in Antarctica?

There are over 36,000 McDonald's locations all over the planet, and the chain is on every continent except Antarctica.

Are there stores on Antarctica?

Buy. There isn't much to buy in Antarctica, and most of the shops are small gift shops and souvenir shops. The largest shop is McMurdo's General Store, which would probably provide you with just about anything you will need in Antarctica.

What is the famous food in Antarctica?

By far the most popular food in Antarctica is seafood, and in particular shellfish. Since nearly all of the local population lives near the shores, and the continent itself is filled with streams, lakes and rivers throughout, the seafood you'll be consuming will be extremely fresh.

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Does Antarctica have a hotel?

Many people are surprised to discover there are actually no hotels in Antarctica. Regardless of the total absence of hotels in the Antarctic, it is possible to stay on the continent. These Antarctic hotel alternatives range from luxury lodges to comfortable campsites.

What do they drink in Antarctica?

We drink basically melted snow. At the Princess Elisabeth station, the snow is collected in a big container. It includes a thermal resistance powered by the solar panels and the windmills.

Are there schools in Antarctica?

There are two very small schools at the Argentinian Esperanza Base and the Chilean Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva Base, both on the Antarctic Peninsula. The parents of these children work at these bases.

Can I build a house in Antarctica?

Unlike just about any where else in the world, it is not really possible to build easily in Antarctica using naturally found materials (igloos aside which aren't permanent structures). There are no trees at all for instance and so no wood.

Is anyone born in Antarctica?

Eleven babies have been born in Antarctica, and none of them died as infants. Antarctica therefore has the lowest infant mortality rate of any continent: 0%.

Does Antarctica have nightlife?

Well the fact is, surprising as it sounds, Antarctica does have nightlife and I'm going to tell you all about it so that next time you're setting off on your holidays to the extreme south of the planet, you'll know where to head for a good night out.

Are there bars in Antarctica?

Hidden in the pristine wilderness of Antarctica are several of the world's most remote bars, where you can sip a cocktail in snowy seclusion. The most glamorous is located at Whichaway Camp, one of only two luxury hotels on continent.

Can you eat penguin?

Do People Eat Penguins? No, although penguin meat is not toxic to humans, penguins are not eaten in any cuisine around the world.

Who owns the Antarctic?

People from all over the world undertake research in Antarctica, but Antarctica is not owned by any one nation. Antarctica is governed internationally through the Antarctic Treaty system.

Can I legally live in Antarctica?

The people who travel to or live in Antarctica fall into two main groups, those who live and work on scientific research stations or bases, and tourists. No-one lives in Antarctica indefinitely in the way that they do in the rest of the world. It has no commercial industries, no towns or cities, no permanent residents.

Why do you have to block out windows in the South Pole?

To minimize light pollution at the South Pole, window coverings are installed over every station window. Over the years, winter-overs have taken the time to decorate them.

What flag is Antarctica?

There is no official flag for Antarctica — mostly because there is no government or other authority to adopt such a flag. The real flag of Antarctic was derived from the ATS emblem. [This flag is adopted by ATS as the flag of Antartica.]

Can you live in Antarctica permanently?

Antarctica is the only continent with no permanent human habitation. There are, however, permanent human settlements, where scientists and support staff live for part of the year on a rotating basis. The continent of Antarctica makes up most of the Antarctic region.

Does it rain in Antarctica?

Antarctica is a desert. It does not rain or snow a lot there. When it snows, the snow does not melt and builds up over many years to make large, thick sheets of ice, called ice sheets.

What's in the middle of Antarctica?

A mysterious hole larger than the Netherlands has opened in the middle of Antarctic ice. Winter sea ice blankets the Weddell Sea around Antarctica in this satellite image from September 25, 2017. The blue curves represent the ice edge. The polynya is the dark region of open water within the ice pack.

Are there drugs in Antarctica?

Other types of crimes that have occurred in Antarctica include illicit drug use, torturing and killing wildlife, racing motorbikes through environmentally sensitive areas, assault with a deadly weapon, attempted murder, and arson.

Can you smoke in Antarctica?

Even in Antarctica, you can only smoke in designated areas and then you have to carry all that ash until you leave Antarctica and can safely deposit it (this also counts for any litter you make). Depositing any rubbish or ash in the sea, at any point, is also a big no-no, so wait until you reach land.

Does alcohol freeze in Antarctica?

-26 Celsius or -16 Fahrenheit is the freezing point of 80-proof alcohol after all calculations have been made. It is possible to reach these temperatures in Antarctica, so the aforementioned alcohol may have froze if left outside.