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Background Baker Island, in 5 editions.
The entry for Baker Island published Background in 5 editions of 21, from 2001 to 2005. The text never changed. Each is shown as published. Background in every entry.
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The US took possession of the island in 1857, and its guano deposits were mined by US and British companies during the second half of the 19th century. In 1935, a short-lived attempt at colonization was begun on this island - as well as on nearby Howland Island - but was disrupted by World War II and thereafter abandoned. Presently the island is a National Wildlife Refuge run by the US Department of the Interior; a day beacon is situated near the middle of the west coast.
The US took possession of the island in 1857, and its guano deposits were mined by US and British companies during the second half of the 19th century. In 1935, a short-lived attempt at colonization was begun on this island - as well as on nearby Howland Island - but was disrupted by World War II and thereafter abandoned. Presently the island is a National Wildlife Refuge run by the US Department of the Interior; a day beacon is situated near the middle of the west coast.
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Baker Island: Background.” The World Factbook, 2001–2005 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/baker-island/background.