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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 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]]. It is the physical capital of Westarctica. | [[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 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]]. It is the physical capital of Westarctica. | ||
The eldest son of the Grand Duke, [[Prince Ashton Roman]], | 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. | ||
===Overlapping Claim With Flandrensis=== | ===Overlapping Claim With Flandrensis=== | ||
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==Colonial Possessions== | ==Colonial Possessions== | ||
Westarctica claims jurisdiction and ownership over two small areas that are not contiguous with the territory originally claimed by [[Grand Duke Travis|Travis McHenry]] in 2001, and are not considered part of Westarctica proper. These pieces of land are administered as colonial possessions and are ruled on behalf of the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|Grand Duke]] by a | Westarctica claims jurisdiction and ownership over two small areas that are not contiguous with the territory originally claimed by [[Grand Duke Travis|Travis McHenry]] in 2001, and are not considered part of Westarctica proper. These pieces of land are administered as colonial possessions and are ruled on behalf of the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|Grand Duke]] by a [[viceroy]] holding the full authority of the Crown of Westarctica. | ||
===The Balleny Islands=== | ===The Balleny Islands=== | ||
The [[Balleny Islands]] are a series of uninhabited islands in the [[Southern Ocean]] extending from 66°15' to 67°35'S and 162°30' to 165°00'E. The group extends for about 160 km (99 mi) in a northwest-southeast direction. They are located within the [[Ross Dependency]] and were originally claimed first by the United Kingdom and then by New Zealand before being annexed by Westarctica in 2005. | The [[Balleny Islands]] are a series of uninhabited islands in the [[Southern Ocean]] extending from 66°15' to 67°35'S and 162°30' to 165°00'E. The group extends for about 160 km (99 mi) in a northwest-southeast direction. They are located within the [[Ross Dependency]] and were originally claimed first by the United Kingdom and then by New Zealand before being annexed by Westarctica in 2005. | ||
Since their annexation, the islands | Since their annexation, the islands had been administered by the [[Duke of Sherman]] as Governor of the Balleny Islands, but on 15 March 2024, the Grand Duke's eldest son, [[Crown Prince Ashton Roman]] was appointed Viceroy of the Balleny Islands. | ||
===Colony of Calsahara=== | ===Colony of Calsahara=== | ||
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Originally known as the [[Colony of Calsahara|Kingdom of Calsahara]], the 120 acre territory is a dependent colony of Westarctica located entirely within the U.S. state of California near the unincorporated community of California Valley on the [[Carrizio Plain]]. Calsahara was founded by [[Grand Duke Travis|Travis McHenry]] on 24 November 2009, and existed as an independent sovereign state until it was conquered without resistance during the [[Invasion of Calsahara]] by the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]] on 29 October 2017. | Originally known as the [[Colony of Calsahara|Kingdom of Calsahara]], the 120 acre territory is a dependent colony of Westarctica located entirely within the U.S. state of California near the unincorporated community of California Valley on the [[Carrizio Plain]]. Calsahara was founded by [[Grand Duke Travis|Travis McHenry]] on 24 November 2009, and existed as an independent sovereign state until it was conquered without resistance during the [[Invasion of Calsahara]] by the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]] on 29 October 2017. | ||
It is ruled by the Viceroy of Calsahara, [[Prince Daniel Nicholas]], who represents the royal authority of the Grand Duke, as well as the [[Captain-General of Calsahara]], [[Captain-General Kramer|Damien Kramer]], who has overall responsibility for the administration and management of the Colony. | It is ruled by the [[Viceroy]] of Calsahara, [[Prince Daniel Nicholas]], who represents the royal authority of the Grand Duke, as well as the [[Captain-General of Calsahara]], [[Captain-General Kramer|Damien Kramer]], who has overall responsibility for the administration and management of the Colony. | ||
===Protectorate of Kolios=== | ===Protectorate of Kolios=== | ||
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At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the founders reconnected with the project, leading it to join the larger online micronational community. When its then reigning Princess Arlene decided to go back to medical school, she announced that she was abdicating the throne. After lengthy consideration, [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|her successor]] declared his intent to place Kolios under Westarctica as a protectorate, this transfer took place on 27 February 2022, with Prince Garibald having worn the crown for less than 36 hours. | At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the founders reconnected with the project, leading it to join the larger online micronational community. When its then reigning Princess Arlene decided to go back to medical school, she announced that she was abdicating the throne. After lengthy consideration, [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|her successor]] declared his intent to place Kolios under Westarctica as a protectorate, this transfer took place on 27 February 2022, with Prince Garibald having worn the crown for less than 36 hours. | ||
Grand Duke Travis' authority is consolidated in Kolios in the role of the | Grand Duke Travis' authority is consolidated in Kolios in the role of the Viceroy of Kolios, which is currently filled by Jordan Farmer. Kolios' citizens select the Chancellor, who serves as their collective voice in the colonial government. The current Chancellor is Ella Westerly. | ||
===Colony of Raphania=== | ===Colony of Raphania=== | ||
Previously known as the Grand Emirate of [[Raphania]], this territory is made up of two separate tracts of land found in Arizona, totaling 1.48 acres. Raphania was founded on 12 April 2022, although its origins go back earlier during a time when the area was known as the Desert Realm of Raphastan. It would become a territory of Westarctica on 19 November 2022, also bringing an end to the [[Westarctica-Raphania War]]. | Previously known as the Grand Emirate of [[Raphania]], this territory is made up of two separate tracts of land found in Arizona, totaling 1.48 acres. Raphania was founded on 12 April 2022, although its origins go back earlier during a time when the area was known as the Desert Realm of Raphastan. It would become a territory of Westarctica on 19 November 2022, also bringing an end to the [[Westarctica-Raphania War]]. | ||
Within Raphania, Westarctica's Grand Duke Travis technically holds the role of Emir, although he is commonly referred to by his Westarctican title. Day-to-day operations are overseen by the Viceroy, [[Sir Charles Ross|Prince Charles]]. Unlike other holdings within the Westarctican | Within Raphania, Westarctica's Grand Duke Travis technically holds the role of Emir, although he is commonly referred to by his Westarctican title. Day-to-day operations are overseen by the Viceroy, [[Sir Charles Ross|Prince Charles]]. Unlike other holdings within the Westarctican conservancy of territories, Raphania is unique in that the role of [[Viceroy]] is hereditary. | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||