Africa is closer to South America than it is to Australia.
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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.
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.
Africa to South America is shorter. that's right for sure
It is closer to South America.
The most southern edge of mainland Australia is closer to the south pole than the most southern tip of Africa.Additionally, the southern most tip of New Zealand is a bit closer than that and the tip of South America is the closest. See the link below.
South Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Philippines, South Korea.
The southern tip of South America is closer to Antarctica and the South Pole than Australia.
The southern most tip of South America is the nearest major land mass to Antarctica.
Australia is closer to the South Pole.