Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Yes, Antarctica is larger than the Arctic in both land area and ice volume.
| Measure | Antarctica | Arctic |
|---|---|---|
| Land Area | ~14.0 million km² | ~14.2 million km² (includes islands, but much is ocean) |
| Ice Volume | ~26.5 million km³ | ~20.8 million km³ |
Key distinction: Antarctica is a continental landmass covered by a massive ice sheet. The Arctic is an ocean (Arctic Ocean) surrounded by continents, with seasonal sea ice and peripheral ice caps (Greenland, Canadian Archipelago, etc.).
Therefore, Antarctica holds far more ice and is considered the larger polar region in terms of continental ice mass.