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Background Jarvis Island, in 13 editions.
The entry for Jarvis Island published Background in 13 editions of 24, from 2001 to 2020. The text changed in 1 edition. Each is shown as published. Background in every entry.
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Published as “Background” (2001 to 2020).
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Same as 2019The same text in 5 editions, 2001 to 2005.
First discovered by the British in 1821, the uninhabited island was annexed by the US in 1858, but abandoned in 1879 after tons of guano had been removed. The UK annexed the island in 1889, but never carried out plans for further exploitation. The US occupied and reclaimed the island in 1935. Abandoned after World War II, the island is currently a National Wildlife Refuge administered by the US Department of the Interior; a day beacon is situated near the middle of the west coast.
First discovered by the British in 1821, the uninhabited island was annexed by the US in 1858, but abandoned in 1879 after tons of guano had been removed. The UK annexed the island in 1889, but never carried out plans for further exploitation. The US occupied and reclaimed the island in 1935. Abandoned after World War II, the island is currently a National Wildlife Refuge administered by the US Department of the Interior; a day beacon is situated near the middle of the west coast.
The same text in 8 editions, 2013 to 2020.
First discovered by the British in 1821, the uninhabited island was annexed by the US in 1858 but abandoned in 1879 after tons of guano deposits had been removed for use in producing fertilizer. The UK annexed the island in 1889 but never carried out plans for further exploitation. The US occupied and reclaimed the island in 1935. Abandoned after World War II, the island is currently a National Wildlife Refuge administered by the US Department of the Interior.
First discovered by the British in 1821, the uninhabited island was annexed by the US in 1858, 1858 but abandoned in 1879 after tons of guano deposits had been removed. removed for use in producing fertilizer. The UK annexed the island in 1889, 1889 but never carried out plans for further exploitation. The US occupied and reclaimed the island in 1935. Abandoned after World War II, the island is currently a National Wildlife Refuge administered by the US Department of the Interior; a day beacon is situated near the middle of the west coast. Interior.
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Jarvis Island: Background.” The World Factbook, 2001–2020 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/jarvis-island/background.