Marshall Islands

Country Marshall Islands
Capital Majuro
Continent Australia-Oceania
Currency United States dollar(USD)
Languages Marshallese & English

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Introduction

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. Compensation claims continue as a result of US nuclear testing on some of the atolls between 1947 and 1962. The Marshall Islands hosts the US Army Kwajalein Atoll (USAKA) Reagan Missile Test Site, a key installation in the US missile defense network.

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Marshall Islands - Wikipedia
Marshall Islands - CIA World Fact Book
Marshall Islands - BBC
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Marshall Islands sues Equatorial Guinea over illegal seizure of Heroic Idun - Safety4SeaMarshall Islands sues Equatorial Guinea over illegal seizure of Heroic Idun  Safety4Sea

Marshall Islands takes Heroic Idun case to ITLOS - Lloyd's ListMarshall Islands takes Heroic Idun case to ITLOS  Lloyd's List

EU Deepens Partnership with the Marshall Islands: Ambassador’s Visit Highlights Shared Priorities and Tangible Support - EEASEU Deepens Partnership with the Marshall Islands: Ambassador’s Visit Highlights Shared Priorities and Tangible Support  EEAS

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Sustainable Power for Local Businesses in the Marshall Islands” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Sustainable Power for Local Businesses in the Marshall Islands”  fundsforNGOs

Marshall Islands, last country without a football team, plays first 11-a-side game in the U.S. - SportstarMarshall Islands, last country without a football team, plays first 11-a-side game in the U.S.  Sportstar

Removing rats helps revive forests, birds & coral in the Marshall Islands - MongabayRemoving rats helps revive forests, birds & coral in the Marshall Islands  Mongabay

Republic of the Marshall Islands joins IUCN as newest Pacific Island State Member - International Union for Conservation of NatureRepublic of the Marshall Islands joins IUCN as newest Pacific Island State Member  International Union for Conservation of Nature

U.S. Partnership with the Republic of the Marshall Islands - U.S. Department of State (.gov)U.S. Partnership with the Republic of the Marshall Islands  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Marshall Islands football team 'proud' of first ever match - BBCMarshall Islands football team 'proud' of first ever match  BBC

A defining moment in history: 40 years ago the Marshall Islands fought to protect their future… and defied the US - greenpeace.orgA defining moment in history: 40 years ago the Marshall Islands fought to protect their future… and defied the US  greenpeace.org

US grants $8.3mn to Air Marshall Islands for refleeting - ch-aviationUS grants $8.3mn to Air Marshall Islands for refleeting  ch-aviation

U.S., Taiwan teaming up to help Marshall Islands: State Department - Focus TaiwanU.S., Taiwan teaming up to help Marshall Islands: State Department  Focus Taiwan

Marshall Islands seeks to advance legislation to strengthen chemical weapons controls in the Pacific - Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical WeaponsMarshall Islands seeks to advance legislation to strengthen chemical weapons controls in the Pacific  Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

Marshall Islands - Welcome to the United NationsMarshall Islands  Welcome to the United Nations

Human Rights & Nuclear Regimes: Lessons from the Marshall Islands - Just SecurityHuman Rights & Nuclear Regimes: Lessons from the Marshall Islands  Just Security

The Marshall Islands could teach the world a lot with an amphibious parliament building - MonocleThe Marshall Islands could teach the world a lot with an amphibious parliament building  Monocle

USINDOPACOM Commander, Deputy Secretary of State Visit Marshall Islands to Strengthen Partnership - pacom.milUSINDOPACOM Commander, Deputy Secretary of State Visit Marshall Islands to Strengthen Partnership  pacom.mil

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Sustainable Solar Solutions for Fishing Villages in the Marshall Islands” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Sustainable Solar Solutions for Fishing Villages in the Marshall Islands”  fundsforNGOs

Tracing radiation through the Marshall Islands: Reflections from a Greenpeace nuclear specialist - greenpeace.orgTracing radiation through the Marshall Islands: Reflections from a Greenpeace nuclear specialist  greenpeace.org

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar Access for Island Clinics in the Marshall Islands” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar Access for Island Clinics in the Marshall Islands”  fundsforNGOs

Marshall Islands picks up the pieces after fire destroys its ‘heart of democracy’ - The GuardianMarshall Islands picks up the pieces after fire destroys its ‘heart of democracy’  The Guardian

Marshall Islands Experience Explosion of Wildlife One Year After Invasive Rats Were Removed - Good News NetworkMarshall Islands Experience Explosion of Wildlife One Year After Invasive Rats Were Removed  Good News Network

Marshall Islands coach 'nervous but excited' for first match - BBCMarshall Islands coach 'nervous but excited' for first match  BBC

Marshall Islands parliament burns down in overnight fire - The GuardianMarshall Islands parliament burns down in overnight fire  The Guardian

Legacy of US nuclear weapons tests in the Marshall Islands created global radiation exposure: new study - greenpeace.orgLegacy of US nuclear weapons tests in the Marshall Islands created global radiation exposure: new study  greenpeace.org

Austin Welcomes Marshall Islands President to Pentagon - war.govAustin Welcomes Marshall Islands President to Pentagon  war.gov

Marshall Islands parliament burns down in overnight fire - ReutersMarshall Islands parliament burns down in overnight fire  Reuters

Seabird populations soar after Marshall Islands restoration success - Oceanographic MagazineSeabird populations soar after Marshall Islands restoration success  Oceanographic Magazine

Community-Led Action Protects Coasts and Seas in the Marshall Islands - Asian Development BankCommunity-Led Action Protects Coasts and Seas in the Marshall Islands  Asian Development Bank

Major recovery of plants and seabirds on Marshall Islands - GeographicalMajor recovery of plants and seabirds on Marshall Islands  Geographical

“We are not just welcoming you as allies, but as family” – Why the Rainbow Warrior is back to Marshall Islands 40 years later - greenpeace.org“We are not just welcoming you as allies, but as family” – Why the Rainbow Warrior is back to Marshall Islands 40 years later  greenpeace.org

The ‘only country’ never to play an international football match prepares for kick-off - Financial TimesThe ‘only country’ never to play an international football match prepares for kick-off  Financial Times

Hilda Heine, President of the Marshall Islands, on Leading a Sinking Country - The New York TimesHilda Heine, President of the Marshall Islands, on Leading a Sinking Country  The New York Times

Lai receives Marshall Islands president, witnesses signing of cooperation pacts - Taiwan TodayLai receives Marshall Islands president, witnesses signing of cooperation pacts  Taiwan Today

Marshall Islands: Parliament burns down; Rainbow Warrior ship returns - Civicus MonitorMarshall Islands: Parliament burns down; Rainbow Warrior ship returns  Civicus Monitor

Marshall Islands plan first international football fixtures - BBCMarshall Islands plan first international football fixtures  BBC

The Marshall Islands finally make their soccer debut: ‘Such a statement for our tiny island’ - The GuardianThe Marshall Islands finally make their soccer debut: ‘Such a statement for our tiny island’  The Guardian

Marshall Islands Creates First Marine Sanctuary, Protecting Two of the Most Pristine Ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean - National Geographic Society NewsroomMarshall Islands Creates First Marine Sanctuary, Protecting Two of the Most Pristine Ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean  National Geographic Society Newsroom

Reducing tuna’s carbon footprint in the Marshall Islands - Food and Agriculture OrganizationReducing tuna’s carbon footprint in the Marshall Islands  Food and Agriculture Organization

Marshall Islands, last country without a football team, play first 11-a-side game in U.S. - The Athletic - The New York TimesMarshall Islands, last country without a football team, play first 11-a-side game in U.S. - The Athletic  The New York Times

More powerful than Hiroshima: how the largest ever US nuclear weapons test built a nation of leaders in the Marshall Islands - greenpeace.orgMore powerful than Hiroshima: how the largest ever US nuclear weapons test built a nation of leaders in the Marshall Islands  greenpeace.org

Climate Change in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: Indicators and Considerations for Key Sectors - East-West CenterClimate Change in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: Indicators and Considerations for Key Sectors  East-West Center

Nauru Airlines and Air Marshall Islands announce new cooperation agreement - AeroTimeNauru Airlines and Air Marshall Islands announce new cooperation agreement  AeroTime

After the Marshall Islands, only one country has not played an international football match. - Gazeta ExpressAfter the Marshall Islands, only one country has not played an international football match.  Gazeta Express

Digital 2025: The Marshall Islands - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: The Marshall Islands  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Fire destroys Marshall Islands' parliament building – video - The GuardianFire destroys Marshall Islands' parliament building – video  The Guardian

Republic of the Marshall Islands National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Republic of the Marshall Islands National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Visit to the Marshall Islands - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons, Paula Gaviria Betancur (A/HRC/59/46/Add.1) (Advance unedited version) - ReliefWebVisit to the Marshall Islands - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons, Paula Gaviria Betancur (A/HRC/59/46/Add.1) (Advance unedited version)  ReliefWeb

Taiwan, Marshall Islands sign security pact amid growing hybrid threats - Focus TaiwanTaiwan, Marshall Islands sign security pact amid growing hybrid threats  Focus Taiwan

UN passes climate change motion after Marshall Islands drops fossil fuels focus - ReutersUN passes climate change motion after Marshall Islands drops fossil fuels focus  Reuters

On Marshall Islands Remembrance Day, Greenpeace calls for nuclear justice and reparations from the United States - greenpeace.orgOn Marshall Islands Remembrance Day, Greenpeace calls for nuclear justice and reparations from the United States  greenpeace.org

Marshall Islands drops fossil fuels push at UN rights council amid backroom pressure - Geneva SolutionsMarshall Islands drops fossil fuels push at UN rights council amid backroom pressure  Geneva Solutions

Marshall Islands protects ‘pristine’ Pacific corals with first marine sanctuary - MongabayMarshall Islands protects ‘pristine’ Pacific corals with first marine sanctuary  Mongabay

Drought in Republic of Marshall Islands 2024 - DREF Final Report (MDRMH004) - ReliefWebDrought in Republic of Marshall Islands 2024 - DREF Final Report (MDRMH004)  ReliefWeb

“We told you to stop” Marshall Islands to UN - Islands Business“We told you to stop” Marshall Islands to UN  Islands Business

Taiwan, Marshall Islands pledge to expand cooperation - Focus TaiwanTaiwan, Marshall Islands pledge to expand cooperation  Focus Taiwan

Rainbow Warrior arrives in Marshall Islands to call for nuclear and climate justice on 40th anniversary of Rongelap evacuation - greenpeace.orgRainbow Warrior arrives in Marshall Islands to call for nuclear and climate justice on 40th anniversary of Rongelap evacuation  greenpeace.org

Four Betters in action: How the Marshall Islands is strengthening its tuna sector - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFour Betters in action: How the Marshall Islands is strengthening its tuna sector  Food and Agriculture Organization

Sustainable Tourism in the Marshall Islands Is An Emerging Policy for Eco-Tourism and Community Upliftment - Travel And Tour WorldSustainable Tourism in the Marshall Islands Is An Emerging Policy for Eco-Tourism and Community Upliftment  Travel And Tour World

'Devastating' fire destroys Marshall Islands parliament building - Australian Broadcasting Corporation'Devastating' fire destroys Marshall Islands parliament building  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Taiwan, US helping Marshall Islands rebuild parliament - Taipei TimesTaiwan, US helping Marshall Islands rebuild parliament  Taipei Times

Marshall Islands wants flag state accounts for transparency drive - Tradewinds NewsMarshall Islands wants flag state accounts for transparency drive  Tradewinds News

U.S. Coast Guard deploys band to Republic of Marshall Islands, raises awareness of boating safety - United States Coast Guard News (.mil)U.S. Coast Guard deploys band to Republic of Marshall Islands, raises awareness of boating safety  United States Coast Guard News (.mil)

Marshall Islands: This nation is threatened by rising sea levels. It is raising awareness as it sets up its first soccer team - CNNMarshall Islands: This nation is threatened by rising sea levels. It is raising awareness as it sets up its first soccer team  CNN

US pledges millions to rebuild Marshall Islands' Nitijela - ABC Pacific - Australian Broadcasting CorporationUS pledges millions to rebuild Marshall Islands' Nitijela - ABC Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Convicted Fraudsters Stranded Abroad After Marshall Islands Revokes Their Passports - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPConvicted Fraudsters Stranded Abroad After Marshall Islands Revokes Their Passports  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

The Geopolitics of Trump’s “Return”: from the Marshall Islands to Greenland - Modern DiplomacyThe Geopolitics of Trump’s “Return”: from the Marshall Islands to Greenland  Modern Diplomacy

Marshall Islands applies WHO’s Strategic Toolkit for Assessing Risk (STAR) for the first time in the North Pacific - World Health Organization (WHO)Marshall Islands applies WHO’s Strategic Toolkit for Assessing Risk (STAR) for the first time in the North Pacific  World Health Organization (WHO)

Three South Pacific Island Nations Navigating Diplomatic Ties Amid Growing Chinese Influence - Harvard Kennedy SchoolThree South Pacific Island Nations Navigating Diplomatic Ties Amid Growing Chinese Influence  Harvard Kennedy School

Marshall Islands, military leaders strengthen partnership, defense - pacom.milMarshall Islands, military leaders strengthen partnership, defense  pacom.mil

Taiwan, Marshall Islands sign mutual law assistance pact - Taiwan TodayTaiwan, Marshall Islands sign mutual law assistance pact  Taiwan Today

Marshall Islands: The last nation on Earth without a football team preparing for historic internationals - Sky SportsMarshall Islands: The last nation on Earth without a football team preparing for historic internationals  Sky Sports

Marshall Islands declare a new Marine Protected Area - Oceanographic MagazineMarshall Islands declare a new Marine Protected Area  Oceanographic Magazine

Japan - Marshall Islands Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan - Marshall Islands Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

German unis return human remains to Marshall Islands - Benalla EnsignGerman unis return human remains to Marshall Islands  Benalla Ensign

Senior Indo-Pacific Command officials, Republic of the Marshall Islands representatives host first Joint Committee Meeting; reaffirm commitment to security, peace and prosperity - DVIDSSenior Indo-Pacific Command officials, Republic of the Marshall Islands representatives host first Joint Committee Meeting; reaffirm commitment to security, peace and prosperity  DVIDS

President Hilda Heine of the Marshall Islands Joins GCA Advisory Board - Global Center on AdaptationPresident Hilda Heine of the Marshall Islands Joins GCA Advisory Board  Global Center on Adaptation

Aeroponic Gardens Nurture Resilience, Peace, and Food Security in the Marshall Islands - ReliefWebAeroponic Gardens Nurture Resilience, Peace, and Food Security in the Marshall Islands  ReliefWeb

Marshall Islands football jersey "disappears" to visualise threat of rising seas - DezeenMarshall Islands football jersey "disappears" to visualise threat of rising seas  Dezeen

Update 4 and final: Search for missing sea ambulance in the Marshall Islands suspends after exhaustive efforts - DVIDSUpdate 4 and final: Search for missing sea ambulance in the Marshall Islands suspends after exhaustive efforts  DVIDS

JUSTICE FOR THE MARSHALL ISLANDS - greenpeace.orgJUSTICE FOR THE MARSHALL ISLANDS  greenpeace.org

Liability under Carriage of Goods by Sea: No duty of care for protection against fraud - Norton Rose FulbrightLiability under Carriage of Goods by Sea: No duty of care for protection against fraud  Norton Rose Fulbright

Marshall Islands to play their first 11-a-side international match in Arkansas - The New York TimesMarshall Islands to play their first 11-a-side international match in Arkansas  The New York Times

Marshall Islands’ vanishing kit for a team under threat from climate crisis - The GuardianMarshall Islands’ vanishing kit for a team under threat from climate crisis  The Guardian

Pacific News Minute: Marshall Islands expedite new parliament building after devastating fire - Hawaii Public RadioPacific News Minute: Marshall Islands expedite new parliament building after devastating fire  Hawaii Public Radio

Taiwan's Lai kicks off Marshall Islands visit as China fumes - France 24Taiwan's Lai kicks off Marshall Islands visit as China fumes  France 24

Marshall Islands Creates Huge Marine Reserve - NewsForKids.netMarshall Islands Creates Huge Marine Reserve  NewsForKids.net

PlayerLayer Designs a Special ‘No Home’ Jersey for the Marshall Islands - VERSUS - The Future of FootballPlayerLayer Designs a Special ‘No Home’ Jersey for the Marshall Islands  VERSUS - The Future of Football

Deputy Secretary of State Landau’s Visit to the Republic of Korea, Papua New Guinea, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands - U.S. Embassy in Singapore (.gov)Deputy Secretary of State Landau’s Visit to the Republic of Korea, Papua New Guinea, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands  U.S. Embassy in Singapore (.gov)

Devon coach helps Marshall Islands football team - BBCDevon coach helps Marshall Islands football team  BBC

Marshall Islands soccer team makes historic debut in Springdale - KUAF Public RadioMarshall Islands soccer team makes historic debut in Springdale  KUAF Public Radio

Marshall Islands parliament destroyed in overnight fire - International Fire & Safety JournalMarshall Islands parliament destroyed in overnight fire  International Fire & Safety Journal

Inside Marshall Islands's Thriving Tech Hub: Startups and Success Stories - nucamp.coInside Marshall Islands's Thriving Tech Hub: Startups and Success Stories  nucamp.co

A New Marine Protected Area in the Marshall Islands Is Brimming With Life, Like a 'Time Machine' to Oceans Long Ago - Smithsonian MagazineA New Marine Protected Area in the Marshall Islands Is Brimming With Life, Like a 'Time Machine' to Oceans Long Ago  Smithsonian Magazine

Most in Demand Tech Job in Marshall Islands in 2025 - nucamp.coMost in Demand Tech Job in Marshall Islands in 2025  nucamp.co

Pristine atolls, seas in Marshall Islands get marine sanctuary protection - Radio Free AsiaPristine atolls, seas in Marshall Islands get marine sanctuary protection  Radio Free Asia

Australian Government’s Direct Aid Program in Marshall Islands - fundsforNGOsAustralian Government’s Direct Aid Program in Marshall Islands  fundsforNGOs

UAMS Offers Diabetes Education to Health Care Providers in the Marshall Islands - UAMS NewsUAMS Offers Diabetes Education to Health Care Providers in the Marshall Islands  UAMS News

German unis return human remains to Marshall Islands - The Canberra TimesGerman unis return human remains to Marshall Islands  The Canberra Times

Listening, loving, lifting: The Church in the Marshall Islands - Church NewsListening, loving, lifting: The Church in the Marshall Islands  Church News