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The '''Ross Dependency''' is a region of [[Antarctica]] defined by a sector originating at the South Pole, passing along longitudes 160° east to 150° west, and terminating at 60° south. It is claimed by New Zealand | The '''Ross Dependency''' is a region of [[Antarctica]] defined by a sector originating at the [[South Pole]], passing along longitudes 160° east to 150° west, and terminating at 60° south. It is claimed by New Zealand. | ||
Since the [[Antarctic Treaty]] came into force in 1961, Article IV of which states: "No acts or activities taking place while the present Treaty is in force shall constitute a basis for asserting, supporting or denying a claim to territorial [[sovereignty]] in [[Antarctica]] or create any rights of sovereignty in Antarctica," most countries do not recognize [[Territorial claims in Antarctica|territorial claims in Antarctica]]. | |||
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The Dependency takes its name from Sir [[James Clark Ross]], who discovered the [[Ross Sea]], and includes part of [[Victoria Land]], and most of the [[Ross Ice Shelf]]. | |||
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[[Ross Island]], the [[Balleny Islands]], and the ice-covered [[Roosevelt Island]] also form part of the Dependency, as does [[Cronenwett Island]], which lies directly on the 150 degree line of longitude, half inside the Ross Dependency and half inside [[Westarctica]]. Westarctica has claimed the Balleny Islands as its own and has notified the government of New Zealand accordingly. These Islands and [[Peter I Island]] represent the only territorial claims of Westarctica outside of Marie Byrd Land. | |||
[[Category:Geography of Antarctica]] | |||