Marshall Islands: Getting Acquainted
Marshall Islands: Getting Acquainted
The Marshall Islands is a sovereign island nation located in the central Pacific Ocean, northeast of Australia and just west of the International Date Line. It operates as a constitutional republic in free association with the United States. With a population of around 42,000 people, the Marshall Islands is composed of 29 atolls and over 1,000 individual islets spread across vast ocean territory.
Historically governed by Spain, Germany, Japan, and then the United States after World War II, the Marshall Islands gained independence in 1986 under the Compact of Free Association. This agreement allows the U.S. to provide defense, financial assistance, and access to essential programs in exchange for certain strategic rights. The U.S. continues to support the nation through healthcare services, education funding, and infrastructure development.
- The capital of the Marshall Islands is Majuro, which is also the most populous atoll in the country.
- Major industries include commercial fishing, agriculture, shipping services, and U.S.-backed government employment and aid programs.
- Tourists are drawn to the Marshall Islands for its world-class scuba diving, pristine coral reefs, WWII-era wreck diving, and unique Micronesian cultural experiences.
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