Wonders of Antarctica and Subantarctic islands

Antarctica and Sub-antarctic islands were the last on Earth reached and explored by humans. The harsh climate prevents habitation of these lands except for Tristan da Cunha island that has much milder weather.

This is the largest wilderness region in the world with countless natural attractions which are not mentioned in any tourist guidebooks or Internet pages.

The highlights of Antarctica and Sub-Antarctic islands are:

• Animal and bird colonies. The southern seas are extremely rich with life – many millions of birds and seals can feed themselves here. There is though a deficit of landmass – a necessity for the breeding of birds and seals. As a result, almost every small island here is a home for millions of living beings – nowhere else in the world is seen such a density of birds and mammals. The best-known attractions of this region are penguin colonies – possibly the most amazing and interesting bird colonies in the world.
• Other unique natural monuments. The specific weather conditions of Antarctica have created amazing, unique landmarks. Deep under the ice are unique lakes that may contain unique forms of life. Here are found the saltiest water bodies on Earth, a lake saturated with “laughing gas”, giant and red icefall, and many more.

Unsurpassed is the scenery of Antarctica and the Sub-Antarctic Islands. The sea near the glaciers is bright blue, the mountains incredibly tall, and the air – incredibly clean. Some of the most spectacular sites in the world are South Georgia and Lemaire Channel in Antarctica.