2017 Edition
CIA World Factbook 2017 Archive (HTML)
Countries
268
Data Records
71,914
Categories
11
Source
CIA World Factbook 2017 Archive (HTML)
Geography
Environment - current issues
no natural fresh water resources
Natural hazards
fringing reef surrounding most of the island can pose a maritime hazard
Government
Country name
- named after Captain Michael BAKER who visited the island in 1832 and again in 1839, when he claimed it for the United States
- etymology
- named after Captain Michael BAKER who visited the island in 1832 and again in 1839, when he claimed it for the United States