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	Marshall Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is a Micronesian island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, located north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of the Federated States of Micronesia and south of the U.S. territory of Wake Island.
		Spanish explorer Alonso de Salazar was the first European to sight the Marshalls, but the islands remained virtually unvisited by Europeans for several more centuries, before being visited by English captain John Marshall in 1788; the islands owe their name to him.
		In 1979 the Republic of the Marshall Islands was established and a Compact of Free Association with the U.S. government was signed, becoming effective in 1986.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Marshall_Islands (812 words)

	Marshall Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Marshall Islands are a group of 34 coral atolls and islands.
		Majuro is the capital of the Marshall Islands.
		Marshall Islands - There is information on the location, population, religions, major cities, languages, and more.
	www.slc.k12.ut.us /webweavers/lindam/listmarshalli.html (216 words)

	Economy of the Marshall Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The government of the Marshall Islands is the largest employer, employing 30.6% of the work force, down by 3.4% since 1988.
		GDP is derived mainly from payments made by the United States under the terms of the Compact of Free Association.
		The economy combines a small subsistence sector and a modern urban sector.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Economy_of_the_Marshall_Islands (453 words)

	Marshall Islands - Gurupedia
		Spanish explorer Alonso de Salazar was the first European to sight the Marshalls, but the islands remained virtually unvisited for several more centuries, before being visited by English captain John Marshall in 1788; the islands owe their name to him.
		United States invaded the islands (1944), and they were added to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
		In 1979 the Republic of the Marshall Islands was established and a Compact of Free Association with the American government was signed, becoming effective in 1986.
	www.gurupedia.com /m/ma/marshall_islands.htm (542 words)

	Radio Australia - News In Depth - Country Profiles - Marshall Islands
		Between 1946 and 1962, Marshall Islands was used by the United States as a nuclear testing ground.
		Marshall Islands was settled by immigrants from South East Asia between 2000 and 500 BC.
		Under the compact Marshall Islands is in control of all domestic and foreign policy with the exception of defence and security issues, for which the US is responsible.
	www.abc.net.au /ra/news/countries/MARSHALLISLANDS.htm (634 words)

	Marshall Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, located north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of the Federated States of Micronesia and south of the U.S. island of Wake.
		The U.S. started conducting nuclear tests on the islands immediately after the war, continuing until the 1960s.
		Although English is an official language and is spoken widely, Marshallese is used by the government.
	www.peekskill.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Marshall_Islands (702 words)

	Marshall Islands (10/05)
		The Marshall Islands is comprised of 29 atolls and five major islands, which form two parallel groups--the "Ratak" (sunrise) chain and the "Ralik"(sunset) chain.
		On May 1, 1979, in recognition of the evolving political status of the Marshall Islands, the United States recognized the constitution of the Marshall Islands and the establishment of the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
		The Republic of the Marshall Islands maintains an embassy at 2433 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 (tel.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/26551.htm (2383 words)

	1000Countries.com: Marshall Islands I: marshall islands, MARSHALL ISLANDS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
		Republic of the Marshall Islands and the IMF
		Republic of the Marshall Islands: Financial Position in the Fund Republic of the Marshall Islands and the IMF Updated February 13, 2004 The Republic of the Marshall Islands joined the IMF on May 21...
	www.1000countries.com /countries_of_the_world/marshall_islands_1.html (2671 words)

	The economy (from Marshall Islands) -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Substantial U.S. subsidies to the Republic of the Marshall Islands under the Compact of Free Association (see below) and the leasing of land for the U.S. missile testing range on Kwajalein are the main sources of revenue for the nation.
		Composed of three large islands and some 50 islets, the Virgin Islands of the United States are located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea about 40 miles (64 kilometers) east of Puerto Rico.
		Islands are found in oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-53995?tocId=53995 (788 words)

	People, Culture, and Economy (from Marshall Islands) -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
		The remaining one third of the population lives in traditional villages on the outer islands away from the two urban centers.
		The Marshalls are composed of two parallel chains of coral atolls—the Ratak, or Sunrise, to the east, and the Ralik, or Sunset, to the west.
		The Marshall Islands' nearest neighbors are Wake Island to the north, Kiribati and Nauru to the south, and the Federated States of Micronesia to the west.
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-229202?ct= (860 words)

	1000Countries.com: Marshall Islands III: marshall islands, MARSHALL ISLANDS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).
		MAJURO Majuro is one of the Marshall Islands, in the Ratak Chain.
		The Republic of the Marshall Islands are an island...
	www.1000countries.com /countries_of_the_world/marshall_islands_3.html (2708 words)

	Arkansas Online: Leaving the Marshall Islands
		The water in the Marshall Islands is among the clearest in the world, divers say, and the reefs are teeming with sea creatures.
		He said the economy is “poor” for a simple reason — the United States gradually is reducing its annual payments and plans to end them in 2018 when parts of the compact expire.
		The goal is for the islands to eventually survive using interest payments from the trust fund and revenue from local taxes.
	www.ardemgaz.com /ads/mi/articles/econ.html (2017 words)

	Marshall Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		With the unprecedented 1990 joint issue between the Marshall Islands and the United States, the stamps of the Marshall Islands truly came of age.
		Territory of the Pacific Islands, the Marshall Islands attained independence in 1986...
		These beautiful islands are a collection of 1,225 islands and islets of which only five are single islands.
	guitar-amps-for-sale.com /resources/marshall-islands.html (226 words)

	Marshall Islands Business
		Flag of Marshall Islands is blue with two stripes radiating from the...
		The Republic of the Marshall Islands is a self-governing country in a Compact of Free...
		Robert Muller, Chief Secretary of the Republic of the Marshall Islandsand#39; (RMI) responded to...
	www.marshallislandsbusiness.info (324 words)

	Everything Marshall Islands :: http://www.yokwe.net
		While unemployment in the Marshall Islands has hit 40 percent and is rising, the government has raised the salaries of its work force dramatically in recent years.
		Marshall Islands announced plans this week to begin injecting large amounts of funding into a job-training program and named one of the country’s most experienced administrators to head the effort.
		Marshall Islands President Kessai H. Note yesterday morning (Wednesday) said that reports that are presented to the Nitijela (Parliament) by the Administration are meant to be digested and analyzed by Nitijela members for better monitoring leading to better performance by the Government.
	yokwe.net /modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=790&... (2270 words)

	A Virtual Travel to Marshall Islands
		The Marshall Islands consists of 29 atolls and 5 individual islands totaling about 1,225 islands and 870 reef systems scattered over 750,000 square miles of the Central Pacific.
		After almost four decades under US administration as the easternmost part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the Marshall Islands attained independence in 1986 under a Compact of Free Association.
		Marshall Islands portal site with news and views related to the region.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/marshall_islands.htm (427 words)

	Marshall Islands Economy
		Direct U.S. aid accounted for 67.8% of the Marshall Islands' $146.4 million budget for FY 2006.
		On the outer islands, production of copra and handicrafts provides some cash income.
		Since 1990, the Marshall Islands has offered ship registrations under the Marshall Islands flag.
	www.traveldocs.com /mh/economy.htm (365 words)

	Marshall Islands Economy 1997 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, ...
		Economy - overview Agriculture and tourism are the mainstays of the economy.
		Agriculturalproduction is concentrated on small farms, and the most important commercialcrops are coconuts, tomatoes, melons, and breadfruit.
		In 1996, efforts to stabilizethe economy included a 27% reduction in the government's work force and a10% cut in the budget.
	www.photius.com /wfb1997/marshall_islands/marshall_islands_economy.html (295 words)

	Marshall Islands, Map and Flag
		Compensation claims continue as a result of US nuclear testing on some of the atolls between 1947 and 1962.
		The Marshall Islands have been home to the US Army Base Kwajalein (USAKA) since 1964.
		two archipelagic island chains of 30 atolls and 1,152 islands; Bikini and Enewetak are former US nuclear test sites; Kwajalein, the famous World War II battleground, is now used as a US missile test range
	www.greatestcities.com /Oceania/Marshall_Islands.html (1041 words)

	Marshallese Economy \| Marshall Islands' Economy \| Marshall Islands Economy
		TravelBlog » World Facts » Marshall Islands » Economy
		Economy - overview: US Government assistance is the mainstay of this tiny island economy.
		Under the terms of the Compact of Free Association, the US has provided more than $1 billion in aid since 1986.
	www.travelblog.org /World/rm-econ.html (415 words)

	Marshall Islands - Economy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		US Government assistance is the mainstay of this tiny island economy.
		Agricultural production is primarily subsistence and is concentrated on small farms; the most important commercial crops are coconuts and breadfruit.
		More information about Marshall Islands including positions in various world rankings
	www.aneki.com /economy/marshall_islands_economy.html (251 words)

	Marshall Islands Economy - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International ...
		Marshall Islands Economy - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System
		Economy—overview: US Government assistance is the mainstay of this tiny island economy.
		Under the terms of the Compact of Free Association, the US provides roughly $65 million in annual aid, equal to about 70% of GDP.
	www.photius.com /wfb1999/marshall_islands/marshall_islands_economy.html (241 words)

	CIA - The World Factbook -- Marshall Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Marshall Islands hosts the US Army Kwajalein Atoll (USAKA) Reagan Missile Test Site, a key installation in the US missile defense network.
		Under the terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the US will provide millions of dollars per year to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2023, at which time a Trust Fund made up of US and RMI contributions will begin perpetual annual payouts.
		Government downsizing, drought, a drop in construction, the decline in tourism and foreign investment due to the Asian financial difficulties, and less income from the renewal of fishing vessel licenses have held GDP growth to an average of 1% over the past decade.
	www.phatnav.com /factbook/geos/rm.html (1068 words)

	Maps of Marshall Islands - Marshall Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Maps of Marshall Islands - Marshall Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System
		This map of Marshall Islands is intended for representational purposes and no claim to technical accuracy is made.
		Click on the link above to read the terms for use of this Marshall Islands map on your web page.
	www.geographic.org /maps/new2/marshall_islands_maps.html (92 words)

	Marshall Islands : Geography, People, Politics, Government, Economy, transport
		Marshall Islands : Geography, People, Politics, Government, Economy, transport
		Students of the World => Countries of the World => Marshall Islands
		Countries of the World - Detailed information about Marshall Islands - www.StudentsoftheWorld.info
	www.studentsoftheworld.info /infopays/wfb.php3?CODEPAYS=MHL (1089 words)

	ABC Country Book of Marshall Islands - economy Flag, Map, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current ...
		ABC Country Book of Marshall Islands - economy Flag, Map, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System
		Agriculture and tourism are the mainstays of the economy.
		The tourist industry is the primary source of foreign exchange and employs about 10% of the labor force.
	www.theodora.com /wfb/marshall_islands_economy.html (207 words)

	GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Oceania - Marshall Islands - Economy
		GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Oceania - Marshall Islands - Economy
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	www.geographyiq.com /countries/rm/Marshall_Islands_economy_summary.htm (401 words)

	GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Oceania - Marshall Islands - Economy Facts and Figures
		World > Oceania > Marshall Islands> Economy (Facts)
		People - Economy - Government and Political Conditions - Historical Highlights - Foreign Relations - Relations with U.S. Facts at a Glance
		Portions of this site are based on public domain works from the U.S. Dept. of State and the CIA World Fact Book
	www.geographyiq.com /countries/rm/Marshall_Islands_economy.htm (314 words)

	WashingtonPost.com: International: Marshall Islands
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		This document describes the history, government, politics and economy of Marshall Islands.
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	washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/inatl/longterm/worldref/country/marshall.htm (87 words)

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