Explanation

• Wake island is under the control of the USA
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• The United States took possession of Wake Island in 1899.
• One of 14 U.S. insular areas, Wake Island is administered by the United States Air Force under an agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior.
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• Wake Island Area: 7.4 km²
• Wake Island was Added to NRHP on September 16, 1985
• The population of Wake island is: 150 (2009)
• The highest elevation of Wake island is: 21 ft (6 m)
• Status of Wake island is: Unorganized, an unincorporated territory