This is the 1787th most frequent Dutch word.
antarctica
Antarctica: The southernmost continent, containing the South Pole, largely covered by ice.
Here, 'Antarctica' is used as the proper noun referring to the geographic continent.
Antarctica is een continent met extreme klimaatsomstandigheden.
Antarctica is a continent with extreme climatic conditions.
In this sentence, 'Antarctica' is mentioned as a location where specific scientific research takes place.
De wetenschappers bestuderen het ijs op Antarctica om klimaatverandering te begrijpen.
The scientists study the ice in Antarctica to understand climate change.
Here, 'Antarctica' is presented as a destination expressing the speaker's wish to explore its natural beauty.