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Country in Oceania

Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands is a Pacific nation of 29 coral atolls and 5 isolated islands, shaped by WWII history, nuclear testing legacy, and growing vulnerability to rising seas.

CapitalMajuro
LanguageEnglish, Marshallese
CurrencyUnited States dollar
Population42k

Key Facts

CapitalMajuro
RegionOceania / Micronesia
GovernmentUnitary parliamentary republic
Independence1986
Area181 km2
Population density294/km2
Time zoneMHT (UTC+12)
Calling code+692
Drives onRight

Quick View

HDI
0.639
Safety index
50.0
Internet access
38%
Life expectancy
74.0

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Likiep Atoll10 m
Maloelap Atoll9 m
Jaluit Atoll8 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity98%
  • Other2%
  • No religion0%
  • Other0%

Why Visit

Bikini AtollUNESCO nuclear test site, now an eerily beautiful diving destination.
Laura BeachWhite-sand beach at the end of Majuro Atoll, a local Sunday favourite.
WWII WrecksDramatic shipwrecks and aircraft scattered across the lagoons.
Alele MuseumLearn about Marshallese stick-chart navigation and traditional culture.
Outer AtollsRemote island life unchanged for generations on the outer island chains.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Majuro
28k
Ebeye
15k
Jabor
2k

Climate Overview

28CJan avg.
28CJul avg.
3,350 mmYearly rainfall
Tropical, hot and humidClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyUnited States dollar
Official languageEnglish, Marshallese
National day1 May
Electricity120V, Type A/B