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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?
Not as a group. The Cayman Islands, for instance, is a country, so is the British Virgin islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba and many others.
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
How many people live in all of the US Territories?
The United States is the third largest country in the world, which is split up into fifty states, which also have fourteen territories around the world. For example American Samoa, Baker Island and Guam are US Territories. 3.96 million live in all the US Territories.
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.
How many Caribbean islands are US territory?
The United States has several territories in the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, which consists of the islands of Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix. In total, there are four main Caribbean islands that are considered U.S. territories. These territories have varying degrees of self-governance and political status compared to U.S. states.
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.
Which of these is not a territory of the US?
The territories of the USA are: Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
