Kingman Reef Introduction - 2005

Background:
The US annexed the reef in 1922. Its sheltered lagoon served as a way station for flying boats on Hawaii-to-American Samoa flights during the late 1930s. There are no terrestrial plants on the reef, which is frequently awash, but it does support abundant and diverse marine fauna and flora. In 2001, the waters surrounding the reef out to 12 nm were designated a US National Wildlife Refuge.

NOTE: The information regarding Kingman Reef on this page is re-published from the 2005 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Kingman Reef Introduction 2005 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Kingman Reef Introduction 2005 should be addressed to the CIA.