The United States Minor Outlying Islands (USMOI) is a group of nine islands and reefs located in the Pacific Ocean. These remote and sparsely populated islands are scattered across the Pacific and Caribbean, and they are considered an unincorporated territory of the United States. The USMOI consists of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island. These islands are known for their natural beauty, diverse marine life, and important role in the protection of wildlife and ecosystems.