Marshall Islands

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

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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
Marshall Islands - Timeline - BBC

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The financial services regulatory landscape: Deregulation on the horizon? | Marshall Islands | Global law firm - Norton Rose FulbrightThe financial services regulatory landscape: Deregulation on the horizon? | Marshall Islands | Global law firm  Norton Rose Fulbright

Trump’s words aren’t stopping many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow - | The Invading SeaTrump’s words aren’t stopping many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow  | The Invading Sea

Elevating emergency readiness: The Republic of the Marshall Islands’ One Health approach - World Health Organization (WHO)Elevating emergency readiness: The Republic of the Marshall Islands’ One Health approach  World Health Organization (WHO)

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

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

Marshall Islands sues Equatorial Guinea over illegal seizure of Heroic Idun - Safety4SeaMarshall Islands sues Equatorial Guinea over illegal seizure of Heroic Idun  Safety4Sea

Republic of the Marshall Islands joins IUCN as newest Pacific Island State Member - IUCNRepublic of the Marshall Islands joins IUCN as newest Pacific Island State Member  IUCN

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

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

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

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

Pacific Island Countries - worldbank.orgPacific Island Countries  worldbank.org

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

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

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

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

Episode 9: Inside the Wirecard Whistleblower Story | Marshall Islands | Global law firm - Norton Rose FulbrightEpisode 9: Inside the Wirecard Whistleblower Story | Marshall Islands | Global law firm  Norton Rose Fulbright

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marshall Islands women's soccer team edging closer to first international game - ABC Pacific - Australian Broadcasting CorporationMarshall Islands women's soccer team edging closer to first international game - ABC Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

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

“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

Austin Welcomes Marshall Islands President to Pentagon - U.S. Department of War (.gov)Austin Welcomes Marshall Islands President to Pentagon  U.S. Department of War (.gov)

Securitization Insight Ep 84: Pros and cons of quarterly reporting | Marshall Islands | Global law firm - Norton Rose FulbrightSecuritization Insight Ep 84: Pros and cons of quarterly reporting | Marshall Islands | Global law firm  Norton Rose Fulbright

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

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

A Human Rights Approach to Nuclear Regimes: Lessons from the Legacy of Nuclear Testing in the Marshall Islands - Just SecurityA Human Rights Approach to Nuclear Regimes: Lessons from the Legacy of Nuclear Testing in the Marshall Islands  Just Security

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

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

Major recovery of plants and seabirds on Marshall Islands - geographical.co.ukMajor recovery of plants and seabirds on Marshall Islands  geographical.co.uk

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)

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

From Marshall Islands to Dakotas, Environmental Crimes Cannot Be Covered Up - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineFrom Marshall Islands to Dakotas, Environmental Crimes Cannot Be Covered Up  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Restoration project eliminates rats from two islands in the North Pacific - CNNRestoration project eliminates rats from two islands in the North Pacific  CNN

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pacific lawmakers call for creation of human rights commissions to fight nuclear testing legacy - RNZPacific lawmakers call for creation of human rights commissions to fight nuclear testing legacy  RNZ

Why the Marshall Islands Are Becoming One of the Most Secure and Unique Travel Destinations of 2025 for Those Seeking Peace and Adventure: Know More - Travel And Tour WorldWhy the Marshall Islands Are Becoming One of the Most Secure and Unique Travel Destinations of 2025 for Those Seeking Peace and Adventure: Know More  Travel And Tour World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

State of the Media: Marshall Islands, 2025 - ABC International Development - Australian Broadcasting CorporationState of the Media: Marshall Islands, 2025 - ABC International Development  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

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

More powerful than Hiroshima: How the largest nuclear weapons test ever built a nation of leaders in the Marshall Islands - greenpeace.orgMore powerful than Hiroshima: How the largest nuclear weapons test ever built a nation of leaders in 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 soccer team makes historic debut in Springdale - KUAF Public RadioMarshall Islands soccer team makes historic debut in Springdale  KUAF Public Radio

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

The Marshall Islands versus the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle - Food and Agriculture OrganizationThe Marshall Islands versus the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

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

Hill Dickinson forms alliance in Greece with leading Marshall Islands law firm Reeder Simpson & Magee - Hill DickinsonHill Dickinson forms alliance in Greece with leading Marshall Islands law firm Reeder Simpson & Magee  Hill Dickinson

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

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

President Lai and President Hilda C. Heine of Marshall Islands hold bilateral talks and witness signing of agreements - Office of the President Republic of China(Taiwan)President Lai and President Hilda C. Heine of Marshall Islands hold bilateral talks and witness signing of agreements  Office of the President Republic of China(Taiwan)

Marshall Islands and Ozark United teams to play first international matches - AxiosMarshall Islands and Ozark United teams to play first international matches  Axios

ECA between Taiwan, Marshall Islands takes effect - Taiwan TodayECA between Taiwan, Marshall Islands takes effect  Taiwan Today

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

Japan - Marshall Islands Summit Meeting - Prime Minister's Office of JapanJapan - Marshall Islands Summit Meeting  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

Restoring RMI: an Adventure of Hope - Island ConservationRestoring RMI: an Adventure of Hope  Island Conservation

Connections: Marshall Islands Team To Make Global Debut - Talk Business & PoliticsConnections: Marshall Islands Team To Make Global Debut  Talk Business & Politics

Frontlines of Resilience: UNDP's Deepening Commitment to the Marshall Islands - United Nations Development ProgrammeFrontlines of Resilience: UNDP's Deepening Commitment to the Marshall Islands  United Nations Development Programme

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