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North America · Country dossier
United States Minor Outlying Islands
Capital—
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
PowerType A / B · 120 V
LanguagesEnglish
United States Minor Outlying Islands is in North America. English is spoken, and the currency is the United States dollar (USD). Most international arrivals come through Wake Island Airfield (AWK).
- Region
- Americas · North America
- Population
- —
- Area
- 34.2 km²
Right now
Local time — Pacific/Johnston
United States Minor Outlying Islands spans 2 time zones.
Weather
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Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in United States Minor Outlying Islands over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.
Practical facts
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +268
- Internet domain
- .us
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Time zones
- Pacific/Midway, Pacific/Wake
Power
Plug types: Type A, Type B
Voltage 120 V · Frequency 60 Hz
Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.
Airports in United States Minor Outlying Islands
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Source: Wikipedia — United States Minor Outlying Islands, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.