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The Balleny Islands are a series of uninhabited islands in the Southern Ocean extending from 66°15' to 67°35'S and 162°30' to 165°00'E. The group extends for about 160 km (99 mi) in a northwest-southeast direction. The islands are heavily glaciated and of volcanic origin. Glaciers project from their slopes into the sea. The islands were formed by the so-called Balleny hotspot. They were originally claimed by the United Kingdom, and were then transferred to New Zealand before becoming annexed by Westarctica in 2005.

The group includes three main islands: Young, Buckle and Sturge, which lie in a line from northwest to southeast, and several smaller islets and rocks. On 15 March 2024, Grand Duke Travis appointed his son, Crown Prince Ashton Roman as Viceroy of the Balleny Islands. This position is currently the highest authority in the islands and exercises the power of the Westarctican Crown within the colony. The viceroy has the authority to dismiss the governor if he wishes.

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• 15 Mar - Viceroys are appointed to rule the colonies of Westarctica.
• 5 Mar - The Duke of Denfeld is elected Senate Leader.
• 4 Jan - Westarctica joins the Conference of Santiago.
• 25 Nov - Grand Duke Travis attends the 2023 Dracul State Visit with Dracul.
• 23 Nov - The Flag of Westarctica arrives on the Antarctic Peninsula.
• 20 Nov - The Flag of Westarctica arrives at D'Hainaut Island.
• 7 Nov - The Senate of Westarctica renames McHenry Range and Tulier Glacier.
• 2 Nov - The 2023 Westarctica Conservation Scholarship is awarded to scientist Nathan Blake.

This month in history June - The Consul-General restructures the regions of the Achaean Territory and divides the land into two Grand Duchies. George Morin is appointed Grand Duke of Ellsworth and the Grand Duchy of Byrd is reserved for the future heir to the throne. (2002) Flag of the Antarctic Treaty 04 June - Following the removal of Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence from power, Grand Duke Travis is again proclaimed the ruler of Westarctica and the Transitional Government is established. (2010) 06 June - The Consul-General issues a Statement of Faith, publicly proclaiming his devotion to the Holy Trinity. (2004) 10 June - The Consul-General dissolves the Chancellery and proclaims the establishment of an interim government to guide the transition of the Achaean Territory of Antarctica into the Grand Duchy of Westarctica. (2004) 13 June - Grand Duke Travis has an epiphany of a cross with a crown around it and is inspired to design a new flag, he also pledges to make Westarctica a Christian nation. (2004) 14 June - Don't Want to Miss You single is released to benefit Westarctica. (2021) 19 June - The Earldom of Truett is established in the Rockefeller Dukedom and given to Jeffery Truett. (2003) 19 June - Honorary Consuls are appointed to Spain, Italy, and the Philippines. (2018) 23 June - The Antarctic Treaty (flag pictured) is ratified by the United States. (1961) 23 June - The Duke of Moulton-Berlin sends an urgent plea to the former Grand Duke Travis asking him to intervene in Westarctican affairs. (2008) 24 June - A delegation from Westarctica attends the 2nd Biennial MicroCon in Atlanta, Georgia. (2017) 28 June - Westarctica's Consul to the UK attends the 2019 GUM Summit in Birmingham, UK. (2019) 30 June - The Grand Ducal Mandate is passed into law and becomes the constitution of Westarctica. Grand Duke Travis abolishes all the old titles of the Achaean Territory and appoints new members to the Baronage and nobility. (2004) 30 June - The GUM awards Westarctica its 2022 "Best non-GUM Micronation" award. (2022)

Featured image MicroCon 2023 was an intermicronational event hosted by the Royal Republic of Ladonia during the summer of 2023. It was the fifth event to occur under the MicroCon banner. The main conference was held in Joliet, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, during the weekend of July 1st. MicroCon 2023 was attended by 133 delegates representing 42 countries, making this the largest gathering of micronationalists ever held in the entire world. In the evening following the conference, the delegations dressed in their most formal attire and attended a gala ball complete with a three course meal. During the gala, several major awards were handed out, including two inductees to the Micronational Hall of Excellence: Queen Carolyn of Ladonia and Queen Anastasia of Ruritania. Also, King George II of Slabovia bestowed a special honorary patch upon the few micronational leaders who have attended very MicroCon to date. Photographer: Prince Jean-Pierre (More Images)

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