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Marshall Islands

History

Marshall Islands gained wider self-government.
Compact of Free Association appears in Marshall Islands' historical record.
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CapitalMajuro
Population42k
Area181 km2
CurrencyUnited States dollar

Short facts

RegionOceania / Micronesia
LanguageEnglish, Marshallese
Time zoneMHT (UTC+12)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Bikini Atoll: UNESCO nuclear test site, now an eerily beautiful diving destination.
  • Laura Beach: White-sand beach at the end of Majuro Atoll, a local Sunday favourite.
  • WWII Wrecks: Dramatic shipwrecks and aircraft scattered across the lagoons.

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Planning questions

What is Marshall Islands known for?Bikini Atoll, Laura Beach, WWII Wrecks.
What is the capital?Majuro.
Which language is useful?English, Marshallese.
When is the national day?1 May.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

No future Marshall Islands-linked events are active in the current dataset.

Food & drink

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Known for

Bikini AtollLaura BeachWWII WrecksMajuroStreet foodTea
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