Baker Island

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Geography

Natural hazards

fringing reef surrounding most of the island can pose a maritime hazard

Environment - current issues

no natural fresh water resources

Government

Country name

etymology: named after Captain Michael BAKER who visited the island in 1832 and again in 1839, when he claimed it for the United States

Transportation

Flag of Baker Island

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