This country had both Germany claiming the North and Britain claiming the South in 1884. The two territories later came under Australian colonial rule until 1975.

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This country had both Germany claiming the North and Britain claiming the South in 1884. The two territories later came under  Australian colonial rule until 1975.

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The country you are referring to is Papua New Guinea. In 1884, Germany claimed the northeastern part (German New Guinea), while Britain claimed the southeastern part (British New Guinea). Both territories eventually came under Australian control and remained so until Papua New Guinea gained independence in 1975.