Friday, December 18, 2009

Letter -British Antartic Territory

Official Registered Mail From British Antartic Territory
Dated : 25 MR 1989
Price :USD15.00 (RM45)
Local Postage Registered Mail : RM4
International Registered mail = USD 7

The British Antarctic Territory is a sector of Antarctica claimed by the United Kingdom. It is situated in Antarctica from the South Pole to 60°S latitude between longitudes 20°W and 80°W. The Territory was formed on 3rd March 1962, although the UK first claimed this portion of the Antarctic in 1908.
Capitol :Rothera (Main base)
Area Total 1,709,400 km2
Population :estimate 200
Currency Pound Sterling (GBP)