U.S. Territories

TexasTowelie

(125,192 posts) Fri Dec 26, 2025, 06:29 PM 2 hrs ago

Why America Owns Islands 6,000 Miles Away - Geography By Geoff

Explore the Northern Mariana Islands' unique geology, from ancient limestone to active volcanoes, and their precarious perch above the Mariana Trench. Discover their complex history, spanning from ancient Chamorro settlements to crucial roles in World War II. The islands' strategic importance is now resurfacing due to rising global tensions.

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Why America Owns Islands 6,000 Miles Away - Geography By Geoff (Original Post) TexasTowelie 2 hrs ago OP

Some decades ago, my brother the computer programmer, PoindexterOglethorpe 1 hr ago #1

They were supposed to have a Chinese enterprise start up a casino there. TexasTowelie 1 hr ago #2

Interesting. PoindexterOglethorpe 1 hr ago #3

PoindexterOglethorpe

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1. Some decades ago, my brother the computer programmer,

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Fri Dec 26, 2025, 07:52 PM

1 hr ago

had a job that took him there for several months. He said the isolation was no fun at all.

TexasTowelie

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2. They were supposed to have a Chinese enterprise start up a casino there.

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Fri Dec 26, 2025, 08:00 PM

1 hr ago

However, the finances didn't work out and the commonwealth government and construction employees were left in a lurch.

PoindexterOglethorpe

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3. Interesting.

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Fri Dec 26, 2025, 08:10 PM

1 hr ago

Thank you for that.

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