Statistical information Baker Island 2001
Baker Island in the World
Baker Island - Introduction 2001
top of pageBackground: 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.
Baker Island - Geography 2001
top of pageLocation: Oceania atoll in the North Pacific Ocean about one-half of the way from Hawaii to Australia
Geographic coordinates: 0 13 N 176 31 W
Map reference: Oceania
Area
Total: 1.4 km²
Land: 1.4 km²
Water: 0 km²
Comparative: about 2.5 times the size of The Mall in Washington DC
Land boundaries: 0 km
Coastline: 4.8 km
Maritime claims
Exclusive economic zone: 200 NM
Territorial sea: 12 NM
Climate: equatorial; scant rainfall constant wind burning sun
Terrain: low nearly level coral island surrounded by a narrow fringing reef
Elevation
Extremes lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m
Extremes highest point: unnamed location 8 m
Natural resources: guano (deposits worked until 1891) terrestrial and aquatic wildlife
Land use
Land use
Arable land: 0%
Permanent crops: 0%
Permanent pastures: 0%
Forests and woodland: 0%
Other: 100%
Irrigated land: 0 km² (1993)
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Natural hazards: the narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazard
Geography
Note: treeless sparse and scattered vegetation consisting of grasses prostrate vines and low growing shrubs; primarily a nesting roosting and foraging habitat for seabirds shorebirds and marine wildlife
Baker Island - People 2001
top of pagePopulation
Note: American civilians evacuated in 1942 after Japanese air and naval attacks during World War II; occupied by US military during World War II, but abandoned after the war; public entry is by special-use permit from US Fish and Wildlife Service only and generally restricted to scientists and educators; a cemetery and remnants of structures from early settlement are located near the middle of the west coast; visited annually by US Fish and Wildlife Service (July 2001 est.)
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Current issues: no natural fresh water resources
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Baker Island - Government 2001
top of pageCountry name
Conventional long form: none
Conventional short form: Baker Island
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Legal system: the laws of the US where applicable apply
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: the flag of the US is usedNational symbols
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Baker Island - Economy 2001
top of pageEconomy overview: no economic activity
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Baker Island - Energy 2001
top of pageElectricity access
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Baker Island - Communication 2001
top of pageTelephones fixed lines
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Baker Island - Military 2001
top of pageMilitary expenditures
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Baker Island - Transportation 2001
top of pageNational air transport system
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Airports: 1 abandoned World War II runway of 1665 m completely covered with vegetation and unusable (2000 est.)
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Waterways: none
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Baker Island - Transnational issues 2001
top of pageDisputes international
Refugees and internally displaced persons
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