Wake Island

Wake Island

Map of Wake Island
Geography
Location	North Pacific
Coordinates	19°18′N 166°38′E / 19.300°N 166.633°E / 19.300; 166.633
Total islands	3
Area	2.85 sq mi (7.4 km2)
Coastline	12.0 mi (19.3 km)[1]
Highest elevation	20 ft (6 m)
Highest point	Ducks Point
Administration
United States Wake Island is under the administration of the United States Air Force
Demographics
Population	0 permanent, 100 temporary[2]

Wake Island is an atoll (a type of island) in the Pacific Ocean, near Hawaii. It is controlled by the United States Army and United States Air Force. It is a territory of the United States, part of the United States Minor Outlying Islands. From December 1941 to August 1945 the Empire of Japan ruled Wake Island.

1. ↑ Coastline for Wake Islet: 12.0 mi (19.3 km); Coastline for Wake Atoll: 21.0 mi (33.8 km)
2. ↑ Cite error: The named reference Bor was used but no text was provided for refs named (see the help page).