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Pronunciation / Transliteration: aɪ̯nˈtaʁktɪs
"Wissenschaftler erforschen die Tierwelt der Antarktis."
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The southernmost continent on Earth, containing the geographic South Pole.
"Scientists conducted research on climate change in Nanjizhou." - 2
A region characterized by extreme cold, ice, and unique wildlife.
"The wildlife in Nanjizhou includes penguins and seals."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Nanjizhou' originates from Mandarin Chinese, where '南极洲' translates to 'Antarctica'. The components '南极' (Nánjí) mean 'South Pole', and '洲' (zhōu) means 'continent'. This term has evolved in usage to refer specifically to the southernmost continent, recognized in the early 20th century as exploration of the region increased.
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Antarctique
Transliteration: ɑ̃.taʁ.kti.k
"Les chercheurs étudient les effets du changement climatique en Antarctique."
Antarktis
Transliteration: aɪ̯nˈtaʁktɪs
"Wissenschaftler erforschen die Tierwelt der Antarktis."
Antartide
Transliteration: anˈtartide
"La ricerca scientifica in Antartide è fondamentale per comprendere il cambiamento climatico."
Antártida
Transliteration: anˈtaɾtida
"Los investigadores están estudiando la fauna de la Antártida."
Antártida
Transliteration: ãˈtaʁtʃidɐ
"Os cientistas estão realizando pesquisas na Antártida."
अंटार्कटिका
Transliteration: Antārkṭikā
"वैज्ञानिक अंटार्कटिका में जलवायु परिवर्तन का अध्ययन कर रहे हैं।"
南极洲
Transliteration: Nánjízhōu
"科学家们在南极洲进行气候变化研究。"
남극 대륙
Transliteration: namgeug daeryuk
"과학자들은 남극 대륙에서 기후 변화를 연구하고 있습니다."
南極大陸
Transliteration: Nankyoku tairiku
"科学者たちは南極大陸で気候変動を研究しています。"
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