the guano islands act
Peru
A law about territorial claims
it is formed by the droppings of birds
There is no actual "Guano Island". There is a Guano Island Act, which is a federal legislation passed by the US Congress on 18 August 1856. It enables US citizens to take possession of islands containing guano deposits. Guano is the droppings of bats, seabirds, and seals. It is a highly prized fertilizer.
It secured raw material for fertilizer and gunpowder
its an island in south america near Peru. its famous for guano that is bat and bird dung. its used for making bombs and fertilizers
The Guano Island Act of 1856 allowed the United States to claim unclaimed islands containing guano deposits for the purpose of mining the valuable bird droppings. This act aimed to secure a domestic supply of guano, which was used as a fertilizer and was in high demand during the 19th century.
it is situated in south africa and it is the largest island in the world
a law about territorial claims. Apex
Palm island in not situated on the Zambesi River
In which sea is the island of Saarema situated?