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There are five territories of the US that are islands: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.
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What territories belong the US outside of its borders?
The territories belonging to the US outside of its borders include Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the US Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. These territories have varying degrees of self-governance and political status but are ultimately under the sovereignty of the United States.
What US possessions are the Philippines nearest to?
The Philippines is nearest to the US territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean. These territories are located east of the Philippines.
Which two continents have many islands part of them?
Asia and Oceania are the continents that have many islands as part of their territories. Asia includes islands such as Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, while Oceania consists of islands like Australia, New Zealand, and many smaller Pacific islands.
Are the Caribbean Islands a country?
No, the Caribbean Islands are not a country. They are a region composed of numerous countries and territories, each with its own government and administration.
Name two groups of islands in the South pacific that are french overseas territories?
Two groups of islands in the South Pacific that are French overseas territories are New Caledonia and French Polynesia.
What Pacific islands were acquired in 1867 as US territories?
The Pacific islands which were acquired in 1867 as U. S. territories were the Midway Atoll. These islands are also known as the Midway Islands.
What state is VI?
Virgin Islands, US territories.
Are the marshall islands us territories?
Part of the Marshall Islands are a part of the US. (The islands of Bikini and Enewetak use to be US nuclear test sites.)
Who ruled many of the Caribbean islands until recently?
Many of the Caribbean islands were once foreign territories or Spain, The Netherlands, France, UK, US or the Dutch. Many of the islands are still part of those nations.
What are the 3 territories of the us?
guam, puerto rico, us virgin islands
What territories does the US own that is not part of the continental us?
Guam and midway and the virgin islands
What are the 4 territories that have representation in the us house of representatives?
Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Is Pearl Harbor in the US of America?
Yes, it is in Hawaii. Hawaii is a state in the US. In 1941, the Hawaiian islands and the Philippine Islands were territories of the US. The US had Naval bases and Army troops stationed on these islands.
Which of these is not a territory of the US?
The territories of the USA are: Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
About how many islands does the US govern in additon to its fifty states?
about 2300. I don't know where you get 2300 but according to the U.S. Geological Survey there are 18,617 named islands that are part of the United States and its territories! That is not counting the many Many MANY un-named islands of witch no one knows the exact number.
What us territory is closest to Afghanistan?
The US territories of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands are the closest US territories, being 1200m away of the southeastern part of the Main land.
Is the Caribbean part of the US?
The Caribbean is a region with many different countries. The Unites States has two Caribbean territories: Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
