British Antarctic Territory
sector of Antarctica claimed by the United Kingdom as one of its British Overseas Territories
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The British Antarctic Territory is a vast region of Antarctica that the United Kingdom officially claims and administers as one of its overseas territories. While the territory is also claimed by other countries and its status remains disputed under international agreements, it represents an important part of the UK's global presence and is significant for scientific research and environmental protection in one of Earth's most remote regions.
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The British Antarctic Territory (BAT) is a sector of Antarctica claimed by the United Kingdom as one of its 14 British Overseas Territories, of which it is by far the largest by area. It comprises the region south of 60°S latitude and between longitudes 20°W and 80°W, forming a wedge shape that extends to the South Pole, overlapped by the Antarctic claims of Argentina (Argentine Antarctica) and Chile (Chilean Antarctic Territory).
The territory is inhabited by the staff of research and support stations operated and maintained by the British Antarctic Survey and other organisations, and stations of Argentina, Chile and other countries. There are no native inhabitants. In 2012, the southern part of the territory was named Queen Elizabeth Land in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.
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