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[[File:Peter I Island22.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Peter I Island]] | [[File:Peter I Island22.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Peter I Island]] | ||
'''Peter I Island''' | '''Peter I Island''' (68°49'59"S 90°34'59"W) is an uninhabited volcanic island in the [[Bellingshausen Sea]], is the physical capital of [[Westarctica]]. | ||
The island was annexed by Norway in 1931 and later annexed from Norway by Westarctica in 2005. Neither annexation has been recognized by the signatory states of the [[Antarctic Treaty|Antarctic Treaty]]. | The island was annexed by Norway in 1931 and later annexed from Norway by Westarctica in 2005. Neither annexation has been recognized by the signatory states of the [[Antarctic Treaty|Antarctic Treaty]]. | ||