The Obsolete Legacy of Antarctica
..., given opposition from the United States, Canada and possibly Norway. As a result, Russia might well have to unilaterally declare ... ... Antarctic Territory between longitudes 20°W and 80°W [3] . New Zealand that in 1923 announced its sovereignty over Ross Dependency,... ... entity – the French Southern and Antarctic Territories. Germany that in 1939 declared the creation of New Swabia between ... ... over Queen Maud Land between longitudes 20°W and 44°E. Chile that in 1940 announced the establishment of Chilean Antarctica between longitude 53° and 90°W. Argentina that in 1943 proclaimed Argentinean Antarctica between ...