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Howland Island
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TRANSPORTATION
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Waterways:
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none |
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Ports and harbors:
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none; offshore anchorage only; note - there is one small boat landing area along the middle of the west coast |
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Airports:
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airstrip constructed in 1937 for scheduled refueling stop on the round-the-world flight of Amelia EARHART and Fred NOONAN - they left Lae, New Guinea, for Howland Island, but were never seen again; the airstrip is no longer serviceable |
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Transportation - note:
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Earhart Light is a day beacon near the middle of the west coast that was partially destroyed during World War II, but has since been rebuilt; named in memory of famed aviatrix Amelia EARHART |
MILITARY
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Military - note:
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defense is the responsibility of the US; visited annually by the US Coast Guard |
TRANSNATIONAL ISSUES
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Disputes - international:
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none |