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Very few people will ever see the harsh and beautiful landscape of Antarctica. Surrounded by the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans, Antarctica lives in complete isolation from the rest of the world. The closest land mass to this massive icy continent is South America. The best way to experience this mystical and wondrous place is on an antarctic cruise.

Only the most adventurous travelers make the journey to this daunting and dangerous environment. The human population here consists of approximately 5000 scientists who live in specially constructed shelters and rely on generators to fulfill their technological needs. They live as pioneers, studying the important role this continent plays on our planet. In addition to these brave men and women, each year, about 25,000 adventure-seeking visitors cruise to Antarctica.

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