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15 U.S. Territories That Formerly Belonged To Other Countries

Darren January 7, 2026 7 min
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10. Baker Island (Britain)

10. Baker Island (Britain)
Remote Baker Island, once contested for guano, now serves as a protected U.S. wildlife refuge.

Baker Island was claimed by the United States in 1857 for guano extraction but also saw British claims during the 19th century. It is now a U.S. National Wildlife Refuge with remnants of earlier settlements visible (britannica.com).

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