The southern most tip of South America is the nearest major land mass to Antarctica.
Antarctica is closest to southern Africa, making it more likely for animals living in Antarctica to migrate or be found closer to southern Africa than to southern Australia.
IT is far closer to Antarctica.
australia
Australia is closer to the South Pole than Africa, but Australia is not a continent. Of all the continents, South America is closest to the South Pole (Antarctica), and about 1000 km (621 miles) from it.Australia is, but South America is even closer.
The wallaby of south Australia would likely live closer to Antarctica than the buffalo of South Africa. Wallabies inhabit regions in Australia that are much closer to the southern polar region, while buffalo are native to warmer climates in Africa. While neither species is found in Antarctica, the wallaby's range is geographically nearer to the continent.
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The Wallaby
Australia wins this bout. New Zealand is closer, and South America takes the prize over all of 'em.
It is Wallaby of Southern Australia. The closest distance from Australia, home of wallabies, to Antarctica is approximately 3200 kilometers (2000 miles). The closest distance from Africa, the home of Cape Buffaloes, to Antarctica is 4000 km (2500 miles).
Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica are.
Australia is closer (South America is closest of all). Also, note that Australia is not a continent. This means the closest continent to the South Pole is South America.
Australia is much closer to the South Pole than the North Pole.