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Background Howland Island, in 13 editions.

The entry for Howland Island published Background in 13 editions of 24, from 2001 to 2020. The text changed in 3 editions. Each is shown as published. Background in every entry.

editions changed the text
3
the first edition with it
2001
the latest edition with it
2020

Published as “Background” (2001 to 2020).

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The same text in 6 editions, 2015 to 2020.

Discovered by the US early in the 19th century, the island was officially claimed by the US in 1857. Both US and British companies mined for guano until about 1890. Earhart Light, a day beacon near the middle of the west coast, was partially destroyed during World War II, but subsequently rebuilt; it is named in memory of the famed aviatrix Amelia EARHART. The island is administered by the US Department of the Interior as a National Wildlife Refuge.

Discovered by the US early in the 19th century, the island was officially claimed by the US in 1857. Both US and British companies mined for guano until about 1890. Earhart Light is Light, a day beacon near the middle of the west coast that coast, was partially destroyed during World War II, but subsequently rebuilt; it is named in memory of the famed aviatrix Amelia EARHART. The island is administered by the US Department of the Interior as a National Wildlife Refuge.

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Howland Island: Background.” The World Factbook, 2001–2020 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/howland-island/background.

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