Midway Atoll, Wildlife refuge and unorganized territory in North Pacific Ocean, US
The Midway Atoll consists of three islands - Sand Island, Eastern Island, and Spit Island - surrounded by barrier reefs in the North Pacific Ocean.
The Battle of Midway in June 1942 marked a decisive naval engagement where United States forces defeated the Japanese fleet, changing the course of World War II.
The atoll maintains military monuments and structures from World War II, preserving the memory of the naval personnel who served during the Pacific campaign.
The territory operates on Samoa Time and maintains a year-round population of approximately 40 individuals, primarily Fish and Wildlife Service staff members.
The atoll serves as the nesting ground for millions of seabirds, including the largest colony of Laysan albatrosses in the world.
Location: United States Minor Outlying Islands
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/midway_atoll
GPS coordinates: 28.20750,-177.35000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 07:51
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