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Kingman Reef |
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In general, information available as of 1 January, 2004
was used in the preparation of The World Factbook 2004.
This page was last updated on 11 May, 2004
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Background:
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The US annexed the reef in 1922. Its sheltered lagoon served as a way station for flying boats on Hawaii-to-American Samoa flights during the late 1930s. There are no terrestrial plants on the reef, which is frequently awash, but it does support abundant and diverse marine fauna and flora. In 2001, the waters surrounding the reef out to 12 NM around the reef were designated a US National Wildlife Refuge.
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Economy - overview:
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no economic activity
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Military - note:
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defense is the responsibility of the US
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Disputes - international:
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none
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This page was last updated on 11 May, 2004
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