Flag Description The flag of the U.S.A. is used.Currency Economic activity is limited to providing services to contractors located on the island. All food and manufactured goods must be imported. Astronomy Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon. Location Oceania, atoll in the north pacific ocean, about two-thirds of the way from hawaii to the northern mariana islands. Climate Tropical. Terrain Atoll of three coral islands built up on an underwater volcano; central lagoon is former crater, islands are part of the rim. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at unnamed location 6 m. |