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Uninhabited Pacific Outposts

Overview

A collection of remote, mostly uninhabited US island territories scattered across the Pacific and Caribbean, used primarily for wildlife refuges and military purposes.

Geographic Context

Region
Americas
Subregion
North America
Land Area
34.2 km²
Languages
English
Currencies
United States dollar ($)

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Education
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025