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Midway IslandsUSA

Geographic coordinates: 28 13 N, 177 22 West of Greenwich

Time Zone: GMT  -11

Midway Islands.gif (27247 bytes)Location: Oceania, atoll in the North Pacific Ocean, about one-third of the way from Honolulu to Tokyo.  One of the last places to see in the millennium.  You can now visit these previously closed islands.  Details at: .

Historic Midway Islands, known to millions through the famed "Battle of Midway" during World War II, is now open to the public. Midway served as a U.S. Naval Base for over 50 years.

and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service entered into an agreement whereby the wildlife refuge can now be enjoyed by visitors. Unparalleled opportunities exist for wildlife enthusiasts, snorkelers, scuba divers, history buffs, researchers, sport fishermen, photographers, and others. The refuge is a place where people can go to literally get away from it all, on one of the most remote islands on earth.

 

 
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