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Ross Dependency

The Ross Dependency is a region of Antarctica defined by a sector originating at the South Pole, passing along longitudes 160° east to 150° west, and terminating at latitude 60° south. It is claimed by New Zealand, a claim accepted by the other... Wikipedia
Area: 173,746 mi²
Sovereign state: New Zealand
Calling code: +64 2409
Government: Dependency under a constitutional monarchy
Claimed by the United Kingdom: 1841
Claim transferred to New Zealand: 1923
Main baseand administrative centre: Scott Base; 77°50′57″S 166°46′06″E / 77.849132°S 166.768196°E