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To understand the current territorial claims in Antarctica, we must take a brief historical detour. It all began in 1833 when Britain claimed the Falkland Islands, a strategic platform for launching further claims towards Antarctica. In 1908, Britain expanded its reach by claiming various islands adjacent to Antarctica, further entrenched its position by declaring ownership of any land between these islands and the South Pole in 1917. Despite earlier claims being transferred to New Zealand and Australia, Britain's insistence on maintaining its claim in Antarctica has become a matter of national pride.