Vostok
Antarctica
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Vostok
Location
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Population
Founded
1957
Language
Russian
Currency
Russian Ruble (RUB)
Climate & Environment
Ice cap
Economy
Scientific research, meteorology
Fun Facts
Recorded the lowest temperature on Earth: -89.2°C
Located near the South Geomagnetic Pole
Built on a 4 km thick ice sheet
Lake Vostok lies 4 km beneath the ice
Local Cuisine
Preserved foods, canned goods, dried provisions
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