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,... ... 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 ... ... involving the use of lands beyond its borders. For example, in 1986, Brazil declared its zone of interests in the Antarctic between ...