British Antarctic Territory

The British Antarctic Territory is a disputed sector of Antarctica claimed by the United Kingdom. It is situated in Antarctica from the South Pole to 60°S latitude between longitudes 20°W and 80°W. The Territory was formed on 3rd March 1962, although the UK first claimed this portion of the Antarctic in 1908. The area now covered by the Territory includes three regions which, before 1962, were separate dependencies of the Falkland Islands: Graham... more

Area:

  • 1,709,400 km² (660003 mi² )

Date founded:

  • 1908
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