2019 Edition
CIA World Factbook 2019 Archive (Wayback Machine)
Countries
267
Data Records
66,981
Categories
11
Source
CIA World Factbook 2019 Archive (Wayback Machine)
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