The Marshall Islands are a group of atolls and reefs in Micronesia, about half-way between Hawaii and Australia. The Marshall Islands, officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), is located north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of the Federated States of Micronesia and south of the U.S. territory of Wake Island.
History of Marshall Islands
Spanish explorer Alonso de Salazar was the first European to sight the Marshall Islands in 1526, but the islands remained virtually unvisited by Europeans for several more centuries, before the arrival of British Captain John Marshall in 1788. In 1979 the Government of the Marshall Islands was officially established and the country became self-governing.
Geography of Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands consists of 29 atolls and 5 isolated islands. The most important atolls and islands form two major groups: the Ratak Chain and the Ralik Chain (meaning 'sunrise' and 'sunset' chains). Two-thirds of the nation's population lives on the capital of Majuro and Ebeye.
Climate of Marshall Islands
The Climate of Marshall Islands is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November. The average temperature is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall varies greatly throughout the Marshall Islands. In the wet, southern atolls, average rainfall is near about 160 inches per year, while in the dry, northern atolls it is about 20 inches.
Culture of Marshall Islands
The Marshallese were once navigators, using the stars and stick and shell charts. They are also experienced in canoe building and still hold annual competitions involving the unique oceanic sailing canoe, the proa.
Cuisine of Marshall Islands
Majuro, the capital atoll serves as the melting pot of international cuisine. Whether it's Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Indian, Western or local foods, you can be assured that the wide selection of restaurants on Marshall Islands will be able to satisfy your palate.
Getting to Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands is served by Majuro International Airport (MAJ). Air Marshall Islands (CW) provides scheduled internal flights to 10 of the atolls in the Marshall Islands. Flights are available between Honolulu and the Marshall Islands and to Fiji via Kiribati and Tuvalu. Continental Micronesia (CS) stops in Majuro and Kwajalein on its island-hopper service between Guam and Honolulu. Aloha Airlines also runs flights to the islands. Continental Airlines (CO) also offers weekly flights to and from Guam and Honolulu. There are frequent taxis and hotel transport from the airport to the town.
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