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Tiny Palmas Islet in Pacific Dispute Over Dutch American Claims
A Washington geographer reports on Palmas islet, a small Pacific island near the Philippines that sparked a long dispute between the United States and the Netherlands. The piece notes Palmas’ location, regulatory status, and historical claims dating from 1898, with Dutch and American positions outlined and the islet’s limited population and utility described.
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Feo
United States
Washington
Spal
Senilor
Moore
Palmas
Fey
Philipploo Isleta
Palmer
Mearest
Pont of
Eogeleere Pass
Palaiaa
Central Park
New York
Wesabet
Toltel
Giagrouinte
Deland
Netherlands
Paloas
Pia
Prima
Spain
Metherlands