Midway Islands

The Midway Islands are a group of small islands located in the North Pacific Ocean, about halfway between the United States and Asia. The islands are a territory of the United States and are an unincorporated territory, which means that they are not a state, but they are under the jurisdiction of the United States. The Midway Islands are an important location for a number of reasons, including their use as a military base, their importance as a wildlife sanctuary, and their role as a key refueling stop for commercial and military aircraft. The islands are home to a number of species of birds, including the albatross, and are an important nesting site for these and other seabirds. They are also home to a number of other species, including seals, sea lions, and dolphins.

The Midway Islands are made up of two main islands: Sand Island and Eastern Island. Sand Island is the larger of the two islands, and it is home to most of the facilities on the Midway Islands, including the airfield, the docks, and the housing for military personnel and civilians who live and work on the islands. Eastern Island is smaller and is home to a number of facilities related to the military, including a radar station and a communications center. There are also several smaller islets in the vicinity of the Midway Islands, including Spit Island, Grotto Island, and Tern Island. These smaller islets are mostly uninhabited and are used primarily for military training exercises.