Marshal Islands Information

INFORMATION

•  Full name: Republic of the Marshalll Islands

•  Capital City: Majuro

•  Language: English, Marshalllese, Japanese

•  Currency: United States Dollar

•  Religion: Christian

•  National Anthem: “Forever Marshall Islands”

•  Newspaper: Marshall Islands Journal

•  Places to Visit: Arno Atoll, Majuro Atoll, Alele Museum & Public Library, Laura and many more attractive places are there in Marshalll Islands.

INTRODUCTION

The Republic of Marshall Islands can be called a archipelago. This is formed by 29 atolls or small islets and 5 coral islands. In the prehistoric era this republic was inhabited by the Micronesian people. Till 16 th century these islands were not discovered. Then Spain discovered this teritory in 1788. in the year 1885 Germany tried to bring this republic under their coloniliam. However they failed.

LOCATION OF MARSHALL ISLANDS

The Republic of Marshall Islands is located in the western region of the Pacifioc Ocean. The states that share their border wioth this Republic are Nauru in the northern region, Kiribat is also in the north side, Micronesian Federated States in the eastern region and Wake Island in the southern region.

PHYSICAL MAP OF MARSHALL ISLANDS

Marshall Islands have two parts. The western portion I called the Ralik groups and the eastern portion is called Ratak groups. The Ralik group consists of five small islets. These are Jaluit, Kwajalein, Wotho, Bikini, and Eniwetok. On the other hand the islets of the group Ratak are Mili, Majuro, Maloelap, Wotje, and Likiep. These small islands are also known as atolls. In size Marshall Islands is a little bigger than Washington DC. An unnamed land that is situated on Likiep claims the highest altitude of the Republic. It rises almost 10 meter above the sea level.

CLIMATE OF MARSHALL ISLANDS

Whenever you plan to visit a country, you should gather some information on the weather conditions of that country. Marshall Islands have a tropical climate. Through out the year the weather remains more or less sultry. If you want to travel without being disturbed by rainfalls, you should avoid the months between May to November. This period is characterised by heavy downpours. You must alsoo be careful about the cyclones that occur often in this counrty.

FLORA AND FAUNA OF MARSHALL ISLANDS

•  Flora : The Republic of Marshall Islands does not have a very fertile land in its face. sands, cobbles, gravel, boulders, debris of limestone, beachrock and many things are spread all over the land. In this barrel soil a rich variety of vegetation is not possible. Howevr some very necessary plants grow in this country. A considerable amount of wood is found from the trees and some are alo used for the purpose of medicine and perfume.

•  Fauna : T he world of animal also suffers from the climactic conditions. P ig chickens are found in every household. A various species of birds named Mallard, Gargarey, Gadwall, Black noddy, Tufted Duck, Canvasback, Sanderling and many more can be found in the Marshall Islands.

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