Peter I Island

Antarctica / Sector claimed by Argentina/Chile/UK / General San Martin - permanent station of Argentina /
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A small volcanic island claimed by Norway. Peter I Island (in Norwegian Peter 1.s øy) is a volcanic island located near Antarctica. It was discovered by Fabian von Bellingshausen off West Antarctica on January 21, 1821. It takes its name after the Russian emperor Peter I (the Great). Its area is 243 km², highest poin 1,755 m AMSL, see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lars_Christensen_Peak
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_I_Island
Coordinates:   68°50'29"S   90°34'48"W

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  • claimed by Norway, but discovered & named by Russian
  • How come Norweay can claim a part of the Antarctic territory? Isn't the whole continent neutral?
  • The island isnt on the continent, therfore, is claimable