Translation guide
Refers to the region around the South Pole. In Japanese, it is typically expressed as 南極 (なんきょく), which can mean both the geographic South Pole and the broader Antarctic region.
the Antarctic
Referring to the area around the South Pole, including the continent and surrounding ocean.
The Antarctic ice is melting.
Specifically refers to the continent of Antarctica.
There are penguins on the Antarctic continent.
In the Antarctic Circle, you can see the midnight sun in summer.