Palmyra Atoll
Palmyra Atoll /pælˈmaɪrə/ is an unoccupied equatorial Northren Paceefic atoll admeenistered as an unorganized incorporatit territory bi the Unitit States federal govrenment. The variable temporary population o 4–20 "non-occupants" are staff an scientists employed bi sindry depairtments o the US govrenment an The Naitur Conservancy,[2] as well as a rotatin mix o Palmyra Atoll Research Consortium[3] scholars pursuin research.
| Geografie | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 5°53′N 162°5′W / 5.883°N 162.083°WCoordinates: 5°53′N 162°5′W / 5.883°N 162.083°W |
| Airchipelagae | North Paceefic |
| Tot islands | 4 |
| Aurie | 12 km2 (4.6 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 14 km (8.7 mi) |
| Heichest elevation | 1.8288 m (6 ft) |
| Admeenistration | |
| Demografics | |
| Population | 4 - 10 |
| Additional information | |
| incorporatit[1] | |
| Designatit | April 1, 2011 |
References
eedit- ↑ "Palmyra Atoll". Office of Insular Affairs. US Department of Interior. Archived frae the original on 25 September 2012. Retrieved 25 Februar 2013.
- ↑ Sterling, Eleanor (28 Julie 2010). "In the Middle of Nowhere, Snooping on Sea Turtles". New York Times. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
- ↑ Unattributed. "PARC Member Institutions". palmyraresearch.org. Retrieved 28 September 2010.