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<p>Midway Island also known as Midway Atoll is located in the Northern Pacific Ocean. It has a land area of 6.2 square kilometers. The island is an unorganized, unincorporated territory of the United States. Midway Islands latitude is 28 degrees 13’N and its longitude is 177 degrees 22’ W. There are no indigenous inhabitants in Midway, was uninhabited until 1859. The island is the first Pacific Island to be taken over by the United States.</p>
<p>Midway Island was formed about 28 million years ago, is part of a chain of volcanic islands, atolls, and seamounts extended from Hawaii. During World War II, Midway was an important refueling stop on transpacific flights, and navy ships. On April of 1988, Midway became a National Wildlife Refuge.</p>
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<p><strong><em>ECONOMY</em></strong></p>
<p>The economy of the island is solely dependent on government sources, and tourist fees. Manufactured goods and food are all imported.</p>
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<p><strong><em>ENVIRONMENT</em></strong></p>
<p>Midway Atoll is home to about 70% of the world’s Laysan Albatross, and around 39% of the Black-footed Albatross. Midway caters for around 3 million birds, and over 250 versatile species of marine life.</p>
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<p><strong><em>TRANSPORTATION</em></strong></p>
<p>Midway Atoll’s only populated island is Sand Island, reached through chartered aircraft.</p>
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