ANTARCTIC REGION: SUB-ANTARCTIC DOMAIN
Argentine Area
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It includes the Malvinas Islands, Southern Georgias Islands and other minor Sub-Antarctic islands. Climate Humid and cold, with frequent snowfalls. Landscape This is a region of low mountains. Vegetation There are no trees. Communities Several communities have been identified, where the prevailing species are from the grass family with underbrushes as high as 2 m (78 inches) and plants forming plates and cushions. Fauna Similar to that of the Sub-Antarctic province, although very much impoverished and with some endemic species; the oceanic birds are prevailing. No amphibians have been reported. Human Activities Extensive raising of sheep.

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