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::''Main article: [[Territorial claims in Antarctica]]'' | ::''Main article: [[Territorial claims in Antarctica]]'' | ||
[[File:All Antarctica, territorial claims.jpg|thumb|400px|Territorial claims in Antarctica]] | |||
Several countries claim [[sovereignty]] in certain regions. While a few of these countries have mutually recognized each other's claims, the validity of [[Territorial claims in Antarctica|these claims]] is not recognized universally. | Several countries claim [[sovereignty]] in certain regions. While a few of these countries have mutually recognized each other's claims, the validity of [[Territorial claims in Antarctica|these claims]] is not recognized universally. | ||
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The areas shown as Australia's and New Zealand's claims were British territory until they were handed over following the countries' independence. Australia currently claims the largest area. The claims of Britain, [[Australian Antarctic Territory|Australia]], [[Ross Dependency|New Zealand]], [[Adélie Land|France]] and [[Queen Maud Land|Norway]] are all recognized by each other. | The areas shown as Australia's and New Zealand's claims were British territory until they were handed over following the countries' independence. Australia currently claims the largest area. The claims of Britain, [[Australian Antarctic Territory|Australia]], [[Ross Dependency|New Zealand]], [[Adélie Land|France]] and [[Queen Maud Land|Norway]] are all recognized by each other. | ||
On 2 November 2001, [[Grand Duke Travis|Travis McHenry]] laid claim to the previously unclaimed [[Marie Byrd Land]] sector. This territory later became known as [[Westarctica]]. | |||
Other countries participating as members of the [[Antarctic Treaty]] have a territorial interest in Antarctica, but the provisions of the Treaty do not allow them to make their claims while it is in force. | Other countries participating as members of the [[Antarctic Treaty]] have a territorial interest in Antarctica, but the provisions of the Treaty do not allow them to make their claims while it is in force. | ||