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Choose a Page:Where do polar bears live?Which bird flies from one pole to ...Are there volcanoes in Antarctica?How big is the Arctic Ocean?Is the North Pole really in the north?*Who was the first person to reach ...*Which is the world's most common seal?What are the Arctic and Antarctic ...Where is the world's longest glacier?What do penguins eat?Who are the Lapps?Who won the race to the South Pole?What are icebergs?How cold is Antarctica? Who was the first person to reach the North Pole? An American explorer, Robert Peary, reached the North Pole on April 6, 1909, together with a colleague and four Inuit helpers. He announced his success in a message from his base camp: "Stars and Stripes nailed to the Pole." The flag Peary planted at the North Pole was handsewn by his wife.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Human World Chapter: Polar Regions