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United States Minor Outlying Islands

Americas · North America

Capital
N/A
Population
300
Area
34.2 km²
Region
North America
Languages
English
Currency
United States dollar ($)

Location on the World Map

United States Minor Outlying Islands
Americas · North America
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ContinentAmericas · North America
Neighbouring countriesNo land borders — United States Minor Outlying Islands is an island or isolated territory.

National Symbols

National animalGreen sea turtle
National birdLaysan albatross

Famous Landmark & Geography

Midway Atoll, a famous landmark of United States Minor Outlying Islands

Midway Atoll

It is the best-known island group in the territory and a major wildlife refuge.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropCoconut

Coconut is the most plausible traditional crop on these scattered tropical islands, where agriculture is extremely limited.

Most grown fruitCoconut

Coconut is the best-known fruit associated with the vegetated tropical atolls in the territory.

Major Cities

Wake Island Midway Atoll Palmyra Atoll

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Unnamed point, Navassa Island77 m

Major Airports

Wake Island Airfield · Wake Island
IATA AWKICAO PWAK
Henderson Field · Midway Atoll
IATA MDYICAO PMDY

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Ukulele

On inhabited Pacific islands such as Wake, the ukulele is the most recognizable instrument through broader U.S.-Pacific cultural influence.

2
Acoustic guitar

Acoustic guitar is commonly used in informal island music-making connected to U.S. and Pacific traditions.

3
Steel guitar

Steel guitar reflects Hawaiian and wider Pacific musical influence present in U.S. island territories.

4
Snare drum

Snare drum appears in military and ceremonial contexts because these islands are primarily administered sites.

5
Electronic keyboard

Keyboard is a practical modern instrument for small community and recreational music settings.