Fun facts about Clipperton Island
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Clipperton Island is often considered one of the eastern-most points of Oceania despite its proximity to North America.
Clipperton Island
France
Clipperton Island, also known as Clipperton Atoll and previously as Clipperton's Rock, is an 8.9 km2 (3.4 sq mi) uninhabited coral atoll in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
From the “Geography” section
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The lagoon on Clipperton Island is devoid of fish and has a high concentration of phytoplankton.
Clipperton Island
France
Clipperton Island, also known as Clipperton Atoll and previously as Clipperton's Rock, is an 8.9 km2 (3.4 sq mi) uninhabited coral atoll in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
From the “Environment” section
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The island was first charted by French merchant Michel Dubocage in 1711, who named it Île de la Passion.
Clipperton Island
France
Clipperton Island, also known as Clipperton Atoll and previously as Clipperton's Rock, is an 8.9 km2 (3.4 sq mi) uninhabited coral atoll in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
From the “History” section
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In 1917, the last male inhabitant of Clipperton, lighthouse keeper Victoriano Álvarez, proclaimed himself 'king' before being killed.
Clipperton Island
France
Clipperton Island, also known as Clipperton Atoll and previously as Clipperton's Rock, is an 8.9 km2 (3.4 sq mi) uninhabited coral atoll in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
From the “History” section
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The common name for the island comes from John Clipperton, an English pirate who is said to have passed by the island.
Clipperton Island
France
Clipperton Island, also known as Clipperton Atoll and previously as Clipperton's Rock, is an 8.9 km2 (3.4 sq mi) uninhabited coral atoll in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: CC BY-SA 3.0