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List All Cities Wake Island Listing cities Wake Island database :
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Description Wake Island by rbd.me
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The US annexed Wake Island in 1899 for a cable station. An important air and naval base was constructed in 1940-41. In December 1941, the island was captured by the Japanese and held until the end of World War II. In subsequent years, Wake was developed as a stopover and refueling site for military and commercial aircraft transiting the Pacific. Since 1974, the island's airstrip has been used by the US military, as well as for emergency landings. All operations on the island were suspended and all personnel evacuated in August 2006 with the approach of super typhoon IOKE (category 5), which struck the island with sustained winds of 250 kph and a 6 m storm surge inflicting major damage. A US Air Force assessment and repair team returned to the island in September and restored limited function to the airfield and facilities. The future status of activities on the island will be determined upon completion of the survey and assessment.
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Location
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Oceania, atoll in the North Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to the Northern Mariana Islands
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Area - comparative
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about 11 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
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Natural resources Wake Island
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atoll of three low coral islands, Peale, Wake, and Wilkes, built up on an underwater volcano; central lagoon is former crater, islands are part of the rim
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Population Wake Island
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no indigenous inhabitants
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Religions Wake Island
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there are no commercial or civilian flights to and from Wake Island, except in direct support of island missions; emergency landing is available
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Languages
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defense is the responsibility of the US; the US Air Force is responsible for overall administration and operation of the island; the launch support facility is administered by the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
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Education Wake Island expenditures
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claimed by Marshall Islands
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Government Wake Island type
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Independence
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Wake Island Economy - overview
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Investment Wake Island
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Industries Wake Island
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Airports Wake Island
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