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Natural Regions of the World — Question 6

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Question 6

There is no vegetation found in Southern Hemisphere beyond 66.5°S.

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Due to extreme weather conditions characterised by very low beyond freezing point temperatures, strong winds, a polar desert environment and presence of a very small landmass, the Antarctic region beyond 66.5°S in Southern Hemisphere has no vegetation.