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	'''Westarctica''', formally known as the '''Grand Duchy of Westarctica''' and previously known as the '''Protectorate of Westarctica''' and the '''Achaean Territory of Antarctica''', is a [[micronation]] situated primarily in the western portion of the continent of [[Antarctica]] and including all territory south of 60°S latitude and between 90° and 150°W longitude, without exception. It also includes[[Peter I Island]] (previously [[Norwegian Antarctic claim\|claimed by Norway]]).		'''Westarctica''', formally known as the '''Grand Duchy of Westarctica''' and previously known as the '''Protectorate of Westarctica''' and the '''Achaean Territory of Antarctica''', is a [[micronation]] situated primarily in the western portion of the continent of [[Antarctica]] and including all territory south of 60°S latitude and between 90° and 150°W longitude, without exception. It also includes [[Peter I Island]] (previously [[Norwegian Antarctic claim\|claimed by Norway]]).

	In 2001 [[Grand Duke Travis\|Travis McHenry]] laid [[Territorial claims in Antarctica\|claim]] to the largest contiguous portion of Westarctica by filing a [[Claimant Letter\|claimant letter]] with nine world governments that have also expressed legal claims of ownership to portions of the continent (though none to the sector claimed by McHenry). The territory consists mostly of [[Marie Byrd Land]] and a small portion of [[Ellsworth Land]].		In 2001 [[Grand Duke Travis\|Travis McHenry]] laid [[Territorial claims in Antarctica\|claim]] to the largest contiguous portion of Westarctica by filing a [[Claimant Letter\|claimant letter]] with nine world governments that have also expressed legal claims of ownership to portions of the continent (though none to the sector claimed by McHenry). The territory consists mostly of [[Marie Byrd Land]] and a small portion of [[Ellsworth Land]].

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	Many members of Westarctica's government, [[Peerage of Westarctica\|noble Peers]], and citizenry are veterans of various world militaries, especially the [[U.S. Navy]], U.S. Army, and U.S Air Force.		Many members of Westarctica's government, [[Peerage of Westarctica\|noble Peers]], and citizenry are veterans of various world militaries, especially the [[U.S. Navy]], U.S. Army, and U.S Air Force.

	==~~Foreign affairs~~==		==Diplomatic activities==
			[[File:Molossia-Stamps.png\|400px\|thumb\|Grand Duke Travis meeting with President Baugh of Molossia in 2017]]
	::''Main article: [[Foreign relations of Westarctica]]''		::''Main article: [[Foreign relations of Westarctica]]''
	In May 2005, Westarctica entered into its first international agreement, a treaty of friendship and recognition with the [[Republic of Molossia]]. This treaty became the go-to template for treaties of many other [[micronation]]s, and portions of the text can still be found in micronational treaties to this day. Since then, Westarctica has signed treaties of friendship and recognition with dozens of other [[micronation]]s from around the world.		In May 2005, Westarctica entered into its first international agreement, a treaty of friendship and recognition with the [[Republic of Molossia]]. This treaty became the go-to template for treaties of many other [[micronation]]s, and portions of the text can still be found in micronational treaties to this day. Since then, Westarctica has signed treaties of friendship and recognition with dozens of other [[micronation]]s from around the world.
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	===Relations with other micronations===		===Relations with other micronations===
	~~[[File:Molossia-Stamps.png\|400px\|thumb\|Grand Duke Travis meeting with President Baugh of Molossia in 2017]]~~
	As the country's Head of State, [[Grand Duke Travis]] has undertaken nearly 100 in-person interactions with leaders of other micronations since he first founded Westarctica in 2001. He has visited the [[sovereignty\|sovereign]] territory of 12 micronations (as of March 2024), including multiple visits to [[Vikesland]], [[Republic of Molossia]], and the Molossian province of [[Desert Homestead Province\|Desert Homestead]].		As the country's Head of State, [[Grand Duke Travis]] has undertaken nearly 100 in-person interactions with leaders of other micronations since he first founded Westarctica in 2001. He has visited the [[sovereignty\|sovereign]] territory of 12 micronations (as of March 2024), including multiple visits to [[Vikesland]], [[Republic of Molossia]], and the Molossian province of [[Desert Homestead Province\|Desert Homestead]].

	Representatives of Westarctica have also attended numerous international summits of micronations, including every [[MicroCon]] event since 2015 and the [[2019 GUM Summit]], among many others.		Representatives of Westarctica have also attended numerous international summits of micronations, including every [[MicroCon]] event since 2015 and the [[2019 GUM Summit]], among many others. Westarctica was the host of [[MicroCon 2022]] in Las Vegas, Nevada, which was attended by 116 individuals.

	===Multi-state pacts===		===Multi-state pacts===
			[[File:Westarctica Display.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|Westarctica's display table at [[MicroCon 2025]]]]
	Westarctica is a party to several intermicronational pacts which have helped craft its relationships with foreign countries. These pacts are considered an important part of Westarctica's [[Foreign relations of Westarctica\|foreign affairs program]] and are entered into on an infrequent basis.		Westarctica is a party to several intermicronational pacts which have helped craft its relationships with foreign countries. These pacts are considered an important part of Westarctica's [[Foreign relations of Westarctica\|foreign affairs program]] and are entered into on an infrequent basis.

	* [[West-Antarctic Treaty]]		* [[West-Antarctic Treaty]], 2010
	* [[West-Antarctic Free Alliance]]		* [[West-Antarctic Free Alliance]], 2014
	* [[~~Antarctic Micronational Union~~]]		* [[Montevideo Convention]], 2015
	* [[Conference of Santiago]]		* [[Wrythe Convention]], 2018
			* [[Edgbaston Convention]], 2019
			* [[Montediszamble Convention]], 2020
			* [[Conference of Santiago]], 2024

	===Relations with UN-member states===		===Relations with UN-member states===

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	::''Main article: [[Government of Westarctica]]''		::''Main article: [[Government of Westarctica]]''

	Throughout the nation's history, the government itself has been as small as one person, but today, has more than 50 individuals serving in various roles. This includes the members of the [[Royal Council]] and the many [[Honorary Consular Corps\|Honorary Consuls]] who represent Westarctica's global interests around the world.		Throughout the nation's history, the government itself has been as small as one person, but today, has more than 50 individuals serving in various roles. This includes the members of the [[Royal Council]] and the many [[Honorary Consular Corps\|Honorary Consuls]] who represent Westarctica's [[Foreign relations of Westarctica\|global interests around the world]].

			The Government of Westarctica consists of three branches:
			* The Executive
			* The Legislative
			* The Judicial

	===Grand Duke of Westarctica===		===Grand Duke of Westarctica===
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	The Crown of Westarctica is hereditary and the [[Grand Duke]] is required by law to provide a [[Succession to the Crown and Throne of Westarctica\|list of potential successors]], although these successors have the right to refuse the crown.		The Crown of Westarctica is hereditary and the [[Grand Duke]] is required by law to provide a [[Succession to the Crown and Throne of Westarctica\|list of potential successors]], although these successors have the right to refuse the crown.

			The Grand Duke is assisted in his royal functions by the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis\|Royal Household]].

			Since 2012, [[Grand Duke Travis]] is the Grand Duke of Westarctica.

	===Prime Minister===		===Prime Minister===
	[[File:Baron Hull Bay.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|Prime Minister Brendan Cook, the Duke of Steventon]]		[[File:Baron Hull Bay.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|Prime Minister Brendan Cook, the Duke of Steventon]]
	The [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] is democratically elected to serve a four-year term in office. From 2010 - 2017, this role was appointed by the Grand Duke, but since 2019 has been an elected position.		The [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] is democratically elected to serve a four-year term in office. From 2010 - 2017, this role was appointed by the Grand Duke, but since 2019 has been an [[Voting in Westarctica\|elected position]].

	In addition to managing the ministers of the Royal Council, the Prime Minister also serves as the Upper House of the legislature, the [[Senate of Westarctica]]. In this capacity, he approves the country's laws, known as [[Westarctican Ordinance]]s.		In addition to managing the ministers of the Royal Council, the Prime Minister also serves as the Upper House of the legislature, the [[Senate of Westarctica]]. In this capacity, he approves the country's laws, known as [[Westarctican Ordinance]]s.
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	===Royal Council===		===Royal Council===
	The [[Royal Council]] is ~~comprised~~ of ~~positions~~ in two ~~categories: Ministries and other~~ Council~~-Level Positions~~.		The [[Royal Council]] is a small group of individuals who assist the Grand Duke with running the country. They generally are [[peerage of Westarctica\|noble peers]] who have gained the trust of the government and have accepted the responsibility of administration.

			Appointments to ministry postings are made by the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica\|Grand Duke]] with confirmation by the Prime Minister. Royal Council ministers are expected to attend quarterly meetings to discuss their activities with the other ministers while receiving feedback from the Grand Duke and Prime Minister. Beginning in 2025, any minister who missed two consecutive Royal Council meetings risked being removed from their post.

	~~Appointments~~ to ~~Ministry postings are made by the Prime Minister,~~ with ~~confirmation by the [[Grand Duke~~ of ~~Westarctica\|Grand Duke]]~~. ~~Other Council-Level Positions (often called Directors or Commissioners, but also military appointments)~~ are ~~made solely at the discretion~~ of ~~the Grand Duke~~. ~~These typically cover, but~~ are ~~not limited~~ to~~, areas of concern not already addressed by an existing Ministry~~.		Royal Council ministers may have deputy ministers working in their ministry to assist with specific functions of government. These officials are usually titled "Deputy Minister of ... for ..." to emphasize their specific portfolio and job. Deputy Ministers are invited to attend and speak at Royal Council meetings.

	As of ~~28 March 2024~~, there are ~~nine~~ posts on the Royal Council.		As of 7 July 2025, there are six posts on the Royal Council.

	===The Senate===		===The Senate===
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	The [[Grand Ducal Court]] serves as an independent judicial branch of the government. It is responsible for interpreting [[Laws of Westarctica]] and ensuring they are aligned with the [[Constitution of Westarctica]].		The [[Grand Ducal Court]] serves as an independent judicial branch of the government. It is responsible for interpreting [[Laws of Westarctica]] and ensuring they are aligned with the [[Constitution of Westarctica]].

	The Grand Ducal Court may have no more than five Justices. They are appointed for life and may not hold any other position in the government during their tenure. The Chief Justice is the longest-tenured Justice on the Grand Ducal Court and is responsible for presiding over the Court. The Chief Justice serves on the [[Royal Council]] as a legal advisor to the Grand Duke, although they are still independent from the executive branch		The Grand Ducal Court may have no more than five Justices. They are appointed for life and may not hold any other position in the government during their tenure. The Chief Justice is the longest-tenured Justice on the Grand Ducal Court and is responsible for presiding over the Court. The Chief Justice serves on the [[Royal Council]] as a legal advisor to the Grand Duke, although they are still independent from the executive branch.

	==Peerage==		==Peerage==

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	===Colony of Raphania===		===Colony of Raphania===
	Previously known as the Grand Emirate of [[Raphania]], this territory is made up of two separate tracts of land found in Arizona, totaling 1.48 acres. Raphania was founded on 12 April 2022, although its origins go back earlier during a time when the area was known as the "Desert Realm of Raphastan". It became a territory of Westarctica on 19 November 2022 as a result of the [[Westarctica-Raphania War]].		Previously known as the Grand Emirate of [[Raphania]], this territory is made up of two separate tracts of land found in Arizona, totaling 1.48 acres. Raphania was founded on 12 April 2022, although its origins go back earlier during a time when the area was known as the "Desert Realm of Raphastan." It became a territory of Westarctica on 19 November 2022 as a result of the [[Westarctica-Raphania War]].

	Within Raphania, Grand Duke Travis holds the role of Sultan, although he is commonly referred to by his Westarctican title. Day-to-day operations are overseen by the viceroy, [[Sir Charles Ross\|Prince Charles]]. Unlike other holdings within the Westarctican conservancy of territories, Raphania is unique in that the role of [[viceroy]] is hereditary.		Within Raphania, Grand Duke Travis holds the role of Sultan, although he is commonly referred to by his Westarctican title. Day-to-day operations are overseen by the viceroy, [[Sir Charles Ross\|Prince Charles]]. Unlike other holdings within the Westarctican conservancy of territories, Raphania is unique in that the role of [[viceroy]] is hereditary.

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	At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the founders reconnected with the project, leading it to join the larger online [[micronation\|micronational community]]. When its then-reigning Princess Arlene decided to go back to medical school, she announced that she was abdicating the throne. After lengthy consideration, [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|her successor]] declared his intent to place Kolios under Westarctica as a protectorate. This transfer, solidified in the [[Marana Accords]], took place on 27 February 2022, with Prince Garibald having worn the crown for less than 36 hours.		At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the founders reconnected with the project, leading it to join the larger online [[micronation\|micronational community]]. When its then-reigning Princess Arlene decided to go back to medical school, she announced that she was abdicating the throne. After lengthy consideration, [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|her successor]] declared his intent to place Kolios under Westarctica as a protectorate. This transfer, solidified in the [[Marana Accords]], took place on 27 February 2022, with Prince Garibald having worn the crown for less than 36 hours.

	[[Grand Duke Travis]]' authority is consolidated in Kolios in the role of the Viceroy of Kolios, which is currently filled by Jordan Farmer. Kolios' citizens select the Chancellor, who serves as their collective voice in the colonial government. The current Chancellor is ~~Ella Westerly~~.		[[Grand Duke Travis]]' authority is consolidated in Kolios in the role of the Viceroy of Kolios, which is currently filled by Jordan Farmer. Kolios' citizens select the Chancellor, who serves as their collective voice in the colonial government. The current Chancellor is [[Duke of Faulkender\|Jim Stoshak]].

	===Colony of Raphania===		===Colony of Raphania===

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	===Peter I Island===		===Peter I Island===
	[[File:Peter I Island Map.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Map of Peter I Island]]		[[File:Peter I Island Map.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Map of Peter I Island]]
	[[Peter I Island]] is 11 by 19 kilometers (6.8 by 11.8 mi) long and 156 square kilometers (60 sq mi), slightly larger than Staten Island, New York. It lies 450 kilometers (280 mi) away from mainland Westarctica. The island was annexed by [[Norwegian Antarctic claim\|Norway in 1931]]. Although the island falls within the boundaries of the ~~[[Claimant Letter\|claimant letter]], Peter I Island was not specifically mentioned, and its status as a part~~ of Westarctica ~~was up to interpretation. To remedy this, it was specifically annexed from Norway by Westarctica in 2005. Neither annexation has been recognized by the signatory states of the [[Antarctic Treaty]]~~.		Peter I Island is the physical capital of Westarctica.

	Peter I Island is the ~~physical capital~~ of Westarctica.		[[Peter I Island]] is 11 by 19 kilometers (6.8 by 11.8 mi) long and 156 square kilometers (60 sq mi), slightly larger than Staten Island, New York. It lies 450 kilometers (280 mi) away from mainland Westarctica. The island was annexed by [[Norwegian Antarctic claim\|Norway in 1931]]. Although the island falls within the boundaries of the [[Claimant Letter\|claimant letter]], Peter I Island was not specifically mentioned, and its status as a part of Westarctica was subject to interpretation. To remedy this, it was specifically annexed from Norway by Westarctica in 2005. Neither annexation has been recognized by the signatory states of the [[Antarctic Treaty]].

	The eldest son of the Grand Duke, [[Prince Ashton Roman]], once held the [[courtesy title]] "[[Viceroy]] of Peter I Island." Given Peter I Island's status as a capital district, not an actual territory, this title was purely ceremonial and was abolished in March 2024.		The eldest son of the Grand Duke, [[Prince Ashton Roman]], once held the [[courtesy title]] "[[Viceroy]] of Peter I Island." Given Peter I Island's status as a capital district, not an actual territory, this title was purely ceremonial and was abolished in March 2024. Subsequently, the [[Succession to the Crown and Throne of Westarctica\|heir to the throne of Westarctica]] is granted the title "Prince of Storfallet" so-named for [[Storfallet Glacier]] on the island.

	===Overlapping Claim With Flandrensis===		===Overlapping Claim With Flandrensis===

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	Travis attempted e-mailing and calling Jon-Lawrence on numerous occasions, but the missing monarch never returned any of the emails or calls. Wolf pressed for a course of action, insisting that the best choice would be for Travis to return to Westarctica and take his place as leader of the nation. The primary reason for Travis' return to Westarctica was to restore the good name and dignity of the project he had created and to raise our country's prestige once again in the eyes of the world. He sent one final plea for cooperation to Jon-Lawrence before [[The Great Return\|seizing control of the country in a coup]] on 26 May 2010.		Travis attempted e-mailing and calling Jon-Lawrence on numerous occasions, but the missing monarch never returned any of the emails or calls. Wolf pressed for a course of action, insisting that the best choice would be for Travis to return to Westarctica and take his place as leader of the nation. The primary reason for Travis' return to Westarctica was to restore the good name and dignity of the project he had created and to raise our country's prestige once again in the eyes of the world. He sent one final plea for cooperation to Jon-Lawrence before [[The Great Return\|seizing control of the country in a coup]] on 26 May 2010.

	By the end of the following week, he had purchased a [[Westarctica Domain Name\|new domain name]] (www.westarctica.info) and established a new website promoting a [[Transitional Government]] that was now firmly in power. Jon-Lawrence had been overthrown by Travis' own hand, and Wolf was elevated to the role of [[Prime Minister of Westarctica\|Prime Minister]]. Despite his reluctance to assume the throne, Travis was declared [[Grand Duke of Westarctica\|Grand Duke]] again on 4 June 2010 during his 30th birthday while celebrating in a suite at the Grand Californian Hotel. The [[Viscount of Whitmore]] was in attendance and grunted his approval. Count Waesche ascended to the dignity of [[Duke]] and assumed full responsibility for the [[Foreign relations of Westarctica\|foreign]] and domestic affairs of the nation. Wolf immediately [[West-Antarctic Treaty\|negotiated a peace treaty]] with all of the rival claimants, allowing ~~laWestarctica~~ to successfully reclaim her dignity.		By the end of the following week, he had purchased a [[Westarctica Domain Name\|new domain name]] (www.westarctica.info) and established a new website promoting a [[Transitional Government]] that was now firmly in power. Jon-Lawrence had been overthrown by Travis' own hand, and Wolf was elevated to the role of [[Prime Minister of Westarctica\|Prime Minister]]. Despite his reluctance to assume the throne, Travis was declared [[Grand Duke of Westarctica\|Grand Duke]] again on 4 June 2010 during his 30th birthday while celebrating in a suite at the Grand Californian Hotel. The [[Viscount of Whitmore]] was in attendance and grunted his approval. Count Waesche ascended to the dignity of [[Duke]] and assumed full responsibility for the [[Foreign relations of Westarctica\|foreign]] and domestic affairs of the nation. Wolf immediately [[West-Antarctic Treaty\|negotiated a peace treaty]] with all of the rival claimants, allowing Westarctica to successfully reclaim her dignity.

	===Westarctica, Inc. (2014 - Present)===		===Westarctica, Inc. (2014 - Present)===

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	Westarctica has no year round residents, although seasonal research stations are located in the region. The nation of Westarctica was founded through a loophole in the [[Antarctic Treaty]].		Westarctica has no year round residents, although seasonal research stations are located in the region. The nation of Westarctica was founded through a loophole in the [[Antarctic Treaty]].

			In 2019, Westarctica was ranked 5th most popular micronation in the world on the Micronational Popularity Index.

	==History==		==History==

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	According to the [[Constitution of Westarctica]], the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] bears overall responsibility for the daily management of the [[Government of Westarctica]]. He is assisted in this task by the many functionaries of his government.		According to the [[Constitution of Westarctica]], the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] bears overall responsibility for the daily management of the [[Government of Westarctica]]. He is assisted in this task by the many functionaries of his government.

	[[Grand Duke Travis]], as the founder of the nation, has also been ~~it's~~ longest-serving leader and has wielded significant influence over the governance of Westarctica. In addition to passing laws through [[Royal Decrees]], he manages the [[Peerage of Westarctica]] and serves as the ''font of honor'' for the [[orders of Westarctica]]. Although the 2020 Constitution transformed Westarctica into a Constitutional Monarchy, in practice the Grand Duke may still exercise near-autocratic authority in times of crisis.		[[Grand Duke Travis]], as the founder of the nation, has also been its longest-serving leader and has wielded significant influence over the governance of Westarctica. In addition to passing laws through [[Royal Decrees]], he manages the [[Peerage of Westarctica]] and serves as the ''font of honor'' for the [[orders of Westarctica]]. Although the 2020 Constitution transformed Westarctica into a Constitutional Monarchy, in practice the Grand Duke may still exercise near-autocratic authority in times of crisis.

	The Crown of Westarctica is hereditary and the [[Grand Duke]] is required by law to provide a [[Succession to the Crown and Throne of Westarctica\|list of potential successors]], although these successors have the right to refuse the crown.		The Crown of Westarctica is hereditary and the [[Grand Duke]] is required by law to provide a [[Succession to the Crown and Throne of Westarctica\|list of potential successors]], although these successors have the right to refuse the crown.

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	'''Westarctica''', formally known as the '''Grand Duchy of Westarctica''' and previously known as the '''Protectorate of Westarctica''' and the '''Achaean Territory of Antarctica''', is a [[micronation]] situated primarily in the western portion of the continent of [[Antarctica]] and including all territory south of 60°S latitude and between 90° and 150°W longitude, without exception. It also includes[[Peter I Island]] (previously [[Norwegian Antarctic claim\|claimed by Norway]]).		'''Westarctica''', formally known as the '''Grand Duchy of Westarctica''' and previously known as the '''Protectorate of Westarctica''' and the '''Achaean Territory of Antarctica''', is a [[micronation]] situated primarily in the western portion of the continent of [[Antarctica]] and including all territory south of 60°S latitude and between 90° and 150°W longitude, without exception. It also includes[[Peter I Island]] (previously [[Norwegian Antarctic claim\|claimed by Norway]]).

	In 2001 [[Grand Duke Travis\|Travis McHenry]] laid [[Territorial claims in Antarctica\|claim]] to the largest contiguous portion of Westarctica by filing a [[Claimant Letter\|claimant letter]] with nine world governments that have also expressed legal claims of ownership to portions of the continent (though none to the sector claimed by McHenry). The territory consists mostly of [[Marie Byrd Land]] and a ~~proportion~~ of [[Ellsworth Land]].		In 2001 [[Grand Duke Travis\|Travis McHenry]] laid [[Territorial claims in Antarctica\|claim]] to the largest contiguous portion of Westarctica by filing a [[Claimant Letter\|claimant letter]] with nine world governments that have also expressed legal claims of ownership to portions of the continent (though none to the sector claimed by McHenry). The territory consists mostly of [[Marie Byrd Land]] and a small portion of [[Ellsworth Land]].

	Westarctica has no year round residents, although seasonal research stations are located in the region. The nation of Westarctica was founded through a loophole in the [[Antarctic Treaty]].		Westarctica has no year round residents, although seasonal research stations are located in the region. The nation of Westarctica was founded through a loophole in the [[Antarctic Treaty]].