Erékùṣù Navassa

Navassa Island

Navassa Island
Island
Aerial view of the east coast
Symbol
Orílẹ̀-èdèUnited States
LocationCaribbean Sea
Area5.2 km² (2 sq mi)
PopulationUninhabited. Hundreds of laborers lived here while it was being mined
AnimalWildlife preserve
MaterialCoral, limestone
OwnerUnited States
(Claimed under the Guano Islands Act in 1857)
Haiti
(Claimed in 1801)
Easiest accessOffshore anchorage only; steep cliffs make boat landing impossible
Discovered byChristopher Columbus
 - date1504
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Map of Navassa Island



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