Marshall Islands

Republic of the Marshall Islands

Aolepān Aorōkin M̧ajeļ


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Motto: Jepilpilin ke ejukaan
English: Accomplishment through joint effort

Anthem: "Forever Marshall Islands"

Capital Majuro
7°7′N171°4′E / 7.117°N 171.067°E / 7.117; 171.067

Largest city Majuro^[1]

Official language(s) English
Marshallese

Ethnic groups (2006) Marshallese 92.1%
mixed Marshallese 5.9%
other 2%

Demonym Marshallese

Government

Unitary presidential democratic republic

- President Christopher Loeak

Legislature Nitijela

Independence

- self-government

- from the United States October 21, 1986

Area

- Total 181 km² (213th)
70 sq mi

- Water (%) n/a (negligible)

Population

- 2009 estimate 68,000^[2] (205th)

- 2003 census 56,429

- Density 342.5/km² (28th)
885.7/sq mi

GDP (PPP) 2001 estimate

- Total $115 million (220th)

- Per capita $2,900 (2005 est.) (195th)

HDI n/a (unranked)

Currency United States dollar (USD)

Time zone (UTC+12)

Drives on the right

ISO 3166 code

Internet TLD

.mh

Calling code 692

Contents

Introduction

Geography

Demographics

Government

Economy

Energy

Telecommunications

Transportation

Military

Transnational Issues

Environment

Health

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