Howland Island Howland Island Background Discovered by the US early in the 19th century, the island was officially claimed by the US in 1857. Both US and British companies mined for guano until about 1890. Earhart Light is a day beacon near the middle of the west coast that was partially destroyed during World War II, but has since been rebuilt; it is named in memory of the famed aviatrix Amelia EARHART. The island is administered by the US Department of the Interior as a National Wildlife Refuge. Howland Island Economy no economic activity Howland Island Location Oceania, island in the North Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and Australia Howland Island Flag the flag of the US is used
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