The American Islands You Probably Don’t Know About

Palmyra Atoll: Located in the Pacific Ocean, Palmyra Atoll is an unincorporated territory of the United States.

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Navassa Island: Situated in the Caribbean Sea, Navassa Island is a small uninhabited island under U.S. control.

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Baker Island: Another uninhabited atoll in the Pacific Ocean, Baker Island is also a U.S. territory.

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Howland Island: This remote island in the Pacific Ocean is known for being one of the last places visited by Amelia Earhart before her disappearance.

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Jarvis Island: Situated near the equator in the Pacific Ocean, Jarvis Island is an uninhabited territory of the United States.

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Johnston Atoll: Located southwest of Hawaii, Johnston Atoll is a U.S. territory that was used for military purposes and as a wildlife refuge.

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Kingman Reef: This uninhabited coral reef is also a U.S. territory located in the North Pacific Ocean.

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Midway Atoll: Known for its role in World War II, Midway Atoll is an unincorporated territory of the United States.

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