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[[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.

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.