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How did Bouvet Island become a dependency?

The expedition carried out aerial photography of the island and was the first Antarctic expedition to use aircraft. : 64 The Dependency Act, passed by the Parliament of Norway on 27 February 1930, established Bouvet Island as a Norwegian dependency, along with Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land.

Where is Bouvet Island?

Bouvet Island (/ ˈbuːveɪ / BOO-vay; Norwegian: Bouvetøya [bʉˈvèːœʏɑ]) is an uninhabited island and dependency of Norway. It is a protected nature reserve. It is a subantarctic volcanic island, situated in the South Atlantic Ocean at the southern end of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and is the world's most remote island.

How far is Bouvet Island from Antarctica?

Bouvet Island is one of the most remote islands in the world. The closest land is Queen Maud Land of Antarctica, which is 1,700 km (1,100 mi) to the south, : 58 and Gough Island, 1,845 km (1,146 mi) to the north.

Who is Baron of the Bouvet Islands?

A king penguin in Edinburgh Zoo, Major General Sir Nils Olav III, carries the title Baron of the Bouvet Islands. ^ The internet domain suffix .bv is allocated to Bouvetøya, but has never been used.

How did Bouvet Island get its name?

At that point, the island was given its current name of Bouvet Island ("Bouvetøya" in Norwegian). In 1930, following resolution of a dispute with the United Kingdom over claiming rights, it was declared a Norwegian dependency. In 1971, it was designated a nature reserve.