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	Marshall Islands - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		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.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/m/a/r/Marshall_Islands_94ee.html (798 words)

	Marshall Islands - Gurupedia
		The Republic of the Marshall Islands are an island nation in the
		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)

	Marshalls main (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The status of free association recognizes the Marshall Islands as a sovereign, self-governing state with the capacity to conduct foreign affairs consistent with the terms of the Compact.
		The Marshall Islands Ambassador to the United States is the Honorable Banny DeBrum and the United States Ambassador to the Marshall Islands is the Honorable Greta N. Morris.
		The weather in the Marshall Islands is tropical and sunny.
	www.doi.gov /oia/Islandpages/rmimain.htm (1492 words)

	Marshall Islands: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — FactMonster.com
		The Marshall Islands, east of the Carolines, are divided into two chains: the western, or Ralik, group, including the atolls Jaluit, Kwajalein, Wotho, Bikini, and Eniwetok; and the eastern, or Ratak, group, including the atolls Mili, Majuro, Maloelap, Wotje, and Likiep.
		In 2003, the U.S. and the Marshall Islands agreed on a new Compact of Free Association, an extension of the lease to use the Kwajalein military base in exchange for economic aid.
		Marshall Islands: History - History Some of the islands were visited by Spanish explorers in the early 16th cent.
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0107767.html (653 words)

	Marshall Islands (10/06)
		The Marshall Islands is comprised of 29 atolls and five single islands, which form two parallel groups--the "Ratak" (sunrise) chain and the "Ralik"(sunset) chain.
		The Marshall Islands' mission to the United Nations is located at the News Building, 220 E. 42nd St., 31st Floor, New York, NY 10017 (tel.
		The Republic of the Marshall Islands is a sovereign nation in "free association" with the United States.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/26551.htm (2406 words)

	Geography of present-day nations and states - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Geography of the Republic of the Congo - Republic of the Congo
		Geography of the Marshall Islands - Republic of the Marshall Islands
		Geography of Trinidad and Tobago - Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/List_of_geography_topics (1226 words)

	AllRefer.com - Marshall Islands (Pacific Islands Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Marshall Islands, officially Republic of the Marshall Islands, independent nation (1995 est.
		The Marshalls extend over a 700-mi (1,130-km) area and comprise two major groups: the Ratak Chain in the east, and the Ralik Chain in the west, with a total of 34 atolls, c.900 reefs, and a land area of 70 sq mi (181 sq km).
		The population of the Marshalls is largely Micronesian and Christian (mainly Protestant).
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/MarshalIs.html (264 words)

	Marshall Islands
		The Marshall Islands occupy a vast expanse of ocean in the west-central Pacific, from 2,000 to 3,000 miles (3,220 to 4,830 kilometers) south and west of Hawaii.
		Land in the Marshall Islands is held in perpetuity by members of clans and extended families, and certain lands and fishing waters are held by the entire community.
		Majuro, a Village in the Marshall Islands, 1949.
	www.everyculture.com /Ma-Ni/Marshall-Islands.html (4252 words)

	History of the Marshall Islands
		The Marshall Islands were claimed by Spain in 1874.
		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.
		After almost four decades under United States 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.
	infotut.com /geography/Marshall-Islands (565 words)

	Marshall Islands
		All the islands have glorious white sandy beaches, tall palms and are lapped by crystal clear waters.
		The Republic of the Marshall Islands was first settled in about 1,000 BC by people of Mayo/Polynesian stock.
		The Marshall's climate is tropical with the average temperature 27 degrees C. and there is less than a 12 degree daily variation.
	www.janeresture.com /marshalls/marshalls.htm (997 words)

	Geography
		The Republic of the Marshall islands consists of 29 atolls each made up of many islets and 5 islands in the central Pacific between 4 degrees and 14 degrees North, and 160 degrees and 173 degrees East.
		The atolls and islands are situated in two almost parallel chain-like formations known as the Ratak (Sunrise) group and Ralik (Sunset) group.
		The total number of islands and islets in the whole Republic is approximately 1,225 spreading across a sea area of over 750,000 square miles.
	www.rmiembassyus.org /Geography.htm (693 words)

	Marshall Islands Country Profile --Register IRI
		The Marshall Islands are located nearly midway between Indonesia and Hawaii, and are the easternmost island group in Micronesia.
		The Marshall Islands were under control of Spain from 1500 to the late 1800s, Germany from 1885 to World War I, and Japan from 1917 to 1944.
		The Republic of the Marshall Islands gained its independence in 1986, after signing the Compact of Free Association with the United States.
	www.register-iri.com /content.cfm?catid=5 (583 words)

	Marshall Islands - Country Profile
		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.
		Location: Oceania, island chains of 29 low-lying coral atolls and 5 individual islands in the Western North Pacific Ocean.
		Premier institution of tertiary education in the Pacific region, jointly owned by the governments of twelve island countries, USP is an international centre of excellence for teaching, research and consulting on all aspects of Pacific life.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/marshall_islands.htm (787 words)

	Marshall Islands Fast Facts for Scuba Diving Travelers
		Geography: The Marshall Islands consist of two almost parallel chains of atolls and islands and lie west of the International Date Line.
		The eastern Ratak (Sunrise) Chain consists of 15 atolls and islands, and the western Ralik (Sunset) Chain consists of 16 atolls and islands.
		It may be necessary to obtain a transit visa for the USA first, as flights to the Marshall Islands are via Hawaii or Guam.
	www.divetravel.info /destinations/pacific/marshallislands_fastfacts.htm (949 words)

	Marshall Islands - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The islands border the typhoon belt and the average annual temperature is 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit) all year.
		Under this system the people of the Marshall Islands controlled their internal and foreign affairs, however, the US remain responsible for the islands' defense.
		In Jan. 1991, the UN dissolved the Pacific Island Trust and the islands became an independent republic and on Sept. 17, 1991 were admitted to the UN as a full member.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/marshal.htm (520 words)

	Marshall Islands (10/04)
		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.
		There are two post-secondary institutions in the Marshall Islands--the 2-year College of the Marshall Islands and the pre-university branch of the University of the South Pacific.
		The U.S. Embassy in the Marshall Islands is located on Long Island, Majuro (tel.
	www.state.gov /outofdate/bgn/m/47506.htm (1788 words)

	Marshall Islands (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Between 1946 and 1958 the USA tested 67 nuclear weapons in the Marshall Islands, including the largest nuclear test the US ever conducted, Castle Bravo, which resulted in the radiation poisoning of 236 Marshallese.
		Nuclear Claims between the United States and the Marshall Islands are ongoing, and health effects still linger from these tests.
		Micronesia : Guam · Kiribati · Marshall Islands · Northern Mariana Islands · Federated States of Micronesia · Nauru · Palau
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com.cob-web.org:8888 /encyclopedia/m/ma/marshall_islands.html (1006 words)

	Marshall Islands Country and Foreign Investment Regime
		Majuro atoll, capital of the Marshall Islands, is the most developed atoll with a thriving commercial and political centre and a population of nearly 30,000.
		Republic of the Marshall Islands has a government modeled after that of New Zealand, although the chief minister and head of state bears the title of President.
		The Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands is particularly interested in encouraging private investment in its fisheries, tourism, manufacturing and agriculture sectors, and is actively seeking direct foreign investment to assist the country meet its goals.
	www.lowtax.net /lowtax/html/marshall_islands/jmrcfir.html (2270 words)

	Marshall Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In World War II, the United States occupied the islands (1944), and they were added to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (including several more island groups in the South Sea).
		Between 1946 and 1958 the United States tested 67 nuclear weapons in the Marshall Islands, including the largest nuclear test the United States ever conducted, Castle Bravo.
		In 1979 the Government of the Marshall Islands was officially established and the country became self-governing.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Marshall_Islands (1198 words)

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		Due to the geography of the Marshall Islands much attention is given to Marine and Coastal areas.
		Dry sub-humid lands include the northernmost atolls of the Marshall Islands there is limited knowledge on the diversity that occurs in these islands.
		The first tier of biological diversity monitoring in the Marshall Islands would be revived and strengthened systems based on traditional concepts, reintroduced through the national legislation and local government ordinances.
	www.biodiv.org /doc/world/mh/mh-nr-02-en.doc (2650 words)

	Arkansas Online: Leaving the Marshall Islands
		Geography: Located in the central North Pacific Ocean, mid-way between Hawaii and Australia, the Marshall Islands atolls are formed by coral that has grown upon the submerged remnants of ancient volcanos.
		Strings of narrow islands and islets form around a shallow lagoon.
		Notable: The highest point of the island are only a few feet about sea level in most cases.
	www.ardemgaz.com /ads/mi/islands.html (150 words)

	Geography of the Marshall Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Marshalls are comprised of 29 atolls and five major islands, which form two parallel groups--the "Ratak" (sunrise) chain and the "Ralik"(sunset) chain.
		Climate: wet season from May to November; hot and humid; islands border typhoon belt
		Geography - note: 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
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geography_of_the_Marshall_Islands (280 words)

	Marshall Islands: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
		Tiny-island tellers: a few years ago, the author first visited Iban Edwin and Jia Hisaiah, two storytellers in the Marshall Islands,......
		Curating books on remote islands: the fate of the de Brum Library on Likiep Atoll, Marshall Islands.
		Factors associated with the reproductive health risk behavior of high school students in the republic of the Marshall Islands.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107767.html (780 words)

	Marshall Islands, Map and Flag
		The Marshall Islands have been home to the US Army Base Kwajalein (USAKA) since 1964.
		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.
	www.greatestcities.com /Oceania/Marshall_Islands.html (1030 words)

	Marshall Islands Chamber of Commerce Links
		General information on the Marshall Islands operated by the RMI Embassy to the U.S. in Washington.
		Information about the College of the Marshall Islands including news, their calendar, library, departments, personnel manual, student center, profile, catalog and employment opportunites.
		Waan Aelõñ In Majel (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) or WAM is a non-profit organization.
	www.majurochamber.net /links.htm (893 words)

	Map of Marshall Islands
		More Maps of Marshall Islands - More Maps of Marshall Islands - A number of maps from The Perry - Castañeda Library Map Collection.
		Marshall Islands Ethnologue - Marshall Islands Ethnologue - The languagues in the Marshall Islands.
		The Marshall Islands Flag - The Marshall Islands Flag - blue with two stripes radiating from the lower hoist-side corner - orange (top) and white; there is a white star with four large rays and 20 small rays on the hoist side above the two stripes.
	www.embassyworld.com /embassy/marshall_islands_map.html (219 words)

	Marshall Islands (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Average temperature and pecipitations on MajuroThe Marshall Islands are divided into 24 legislative districts, which correspond to the inhabited islands and atolls of the country.
		Although English is an official language and is spoken widely, Marshallese is used by the government.
		Japanese is also widely spoken in many areas of Marshall Islands.
	www.pfiusglobal.com.cob-web.org:8888 /marshall.html (642 words)

	Links Important to the Marshall Islands
		It is a full service bank with its two branches located in the cities of Majuro and Ebeye in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
		The College of the Marshall Islands is an autonomous two-year community college which serves students within the Micronesian region.
		The College of the Marshall Islands offers degree and certificate programs in the areas of education, business, nursing and allied health, liberal arts, and vocational education.
	www.rreinc.com /links.html (428 words)

	Marshall Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Marshall Islands are located in the Central Pacific, between 4 degrees and 19 degrees North latitude
		The two island chains consist of 29 coral atolls and 5 coral islands (1,225 islands in total).
		and Useful Facts and Information on working with CMI and the Marshall Islands.
	www.cmiedu.net /marshall_islands.htm (191 words)

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