Wake Island

Wake Atoll is located in Oceania (north Pacific Ocean), the atoll includes the islands of Peel and Wilkis. The United States annexed the island in 1899 and it is used as an air base.

Language.

English.

Time.

The time difference between Wake and Moscow is 9 hours.

Population.

About 150 Americans (civilian and military) live on Wake.

Religion.

The population of Wake - profess the same religion as in the United States of America - Protestantism, Catholicism, Mormons.

Climate.

Tropical, hurricanes happen. Precipitation: 1000 mm per year.

Currency.

U.S. dollar.

Visa regime.

Entry to the atoll is possible under US visa rules, additional permits are required, which are provided by the US Department of Defense and the US Air Force.

Customs regulations.

They comply with U.S. border regulations.

Kitchen.