Ordinarily, little disturbs the peace of the white continent – inhabited only temporarily, by the scientists and support staff who come and go to work at its various research stations.

Antarctica is Earth's only uninhabited continent, home to the South Pole, and subject to a delicate balance of cooperation between key players. So what is at stake in the world's southernmost region?

The Ceremonial South Pole, surrounded by the flags of the member countries of the Antarctic Treaty. 34,734 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?