Chapter 25 Oceania and Antarctica
... divided up Polynesia among themselves. They built military bases as refueling stops. Several Polynesian territories chose independence in the 1960s; others remained territories. ...
... divided up Polynesia among themselves. They built military bases as refueling stops. Several Polynesian territories chose independence in the 1960s; others remained territories. ...
Richard Swale_30th SBC - Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
... whilst we remain a British territory, we do not have the capacity to enter into relations with other States. Having said that, it would be strange if the British Government did not consult with us on international affairs in which we are likely to become involved. Indeed, they do so as would be expe ...
... whilst we remain a British territory, we do not have the capacity to enter into relations with other States. Having said that, it would be strange if the British Government did not consult with us on international affairs in which we are likely to become involved. Indeed, they do so as would be expe ...
Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute
Sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas in Spanish) is disputed between Argentina and the United Kingdom.The British claim to sovereignty dates from 1690, and the United Kingdom has exercised de facto sovereignty over the archipelago almost continuously since 1833. Argentina has long disputed this claim, having been in control of the islands for a period prior to 1833. The dispute escalated in 1982, when Argentina invaded the islands, precipitating the Falklands War.Contemporary Falkland Islanders overwhelmingly prefer to remain British. They gained full British citizenship with the British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983, after British victory in the Falklands War.