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Young Island is the northernmost and westernmost of the three main islands in the uninhabited Balleny Islands group located in the Southern Ocean. It lies 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) northwest of Buckle Island, some 115 kilometers (71 mi) north-northeast of Belousov Point on the Antarctic mainland.

Young Island was annexed by Westarctica on 14 January 2005 when it annexed the entire Balleny Islands group. The island has been featured on two of Westarctica's coins: the first was a bronze $1 WAD coin minted in 2005 by the Central Bank of Westarctica and shows Young Island on a map of the Balleny Islands. The second coin was a brass $2 WAD coin minted in 2013 and was the last coin created by the Central Bank. That coin has an image of an Antarctic krill instead of the island itself.

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• 12 Oct - Operation: POLE DANCE is successfully completed in support of MicroCon 2027.
• 12 Oct - Westarctica signs the Micronation Space Cooperation Treaty.
• 4 Sep - Prince Owen, Duke of MacAyeal, is appointed as a Senator of Westarctica.
• 11 Aug - Christopher Watson is appointed Foreign Minister.
• 11 Aug - The Senate of Westarctica vetoes the appointment of the Count of Dorchuck as Foreign Minister.
• 8 Aug - Royal Decree RD-2005-002 expands the areas protected under the Westarctican Parks Service.
• 23 Jul - The Jain affair sends shockwaves through the Foreign Office.

This month in history Flag of Westarctica in Antarctica 02 November - The Claimant Letter is sent to the polar administration offices of Russia, France, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Actual date of the foundation of the Achaean Territory. (2001) 02 November - Grand Duke Travis hosts Westarctica's 15th Anniversary Celebration in Hollywood, California. (2016) 02 November - The first Chiefs of Mission Meeting is held in Berlin. (2018) 06 November - Westarctica's 20th Anniversary Celebration occurs in Charlotte, North Carolina. (2021) 07 November - Grand Duke Travis and Prince Dinny become legally divorced. (2022) 07 November - The Senate of Westarctica renames McHenry Range and Tulier Glacier. (2023) 09 November - A state visit between Angyalistan and Westarctica occurs in Paris, France. (2018) 13 November - The Statue of Autonomy for the Viscounty of Siple is approved by the Grand Duke. It establishes a legislative branch within the Viscounty and increases the Viscount of Siple's power over his region. (2004) 13 November - Grand Duke Travis marries Cathryn, the Marquise of Walgreen, in a private ceremony. She is officially proclaimed the Grand Duchess. (2004) 15 November - Many of the Consul-General's friends are invested as members of the Old Guard: George Morin, Duke of Ellsworth; Joseph Day, Duke of Walgreen; Neil Whitmoyer, Duke of Whitmore; and Benjamin King, Duke of Rockefeller. All members accept their titles except Benjamin, who quits his role as an adviser to the Consul-General. (2001) 19 November - Raphania becomes a colony of Westarctica, ending the Westarctica-Raphania War. (2022) 20 November - Knighthoods in the Noble Order of Westarctica are bestowed on 11 reigning monarchs from around the world. (2004) 20 November - The Flag of Westarctica arrives at D'Hainaut Island. (pictured) (2023) 22 November - Requests for diplomatic recognition are sent to the governments of Taiwan, Latvia, and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. (2004) 23 November - The Flag of Westarctica arrives on the Antarctic Peninsula. (2023) 24 November - Grand Duchess Cathryn gives birth to Prince Daniel Nicholas, the second heir to the throne of Westarctica. (2005) 25 November - Grand Duke Travis attends the 2023 Dracul State Visit with Dracul. (2023)

Featured image The title Grand Duke of Westarctica was created by Travis McHenry in June 2004 as part of the transition of the Achaean Territory from a new country project to a sovereign nation. The legal basis for the creation of the title is found in the Grand Ducal Mandate, as well as the Achaean Royal Charter. Photographer: Gabriela Alvarez (More Images)

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