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 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

The Least Populated Country (and 7 Tiny Runners-up) - HowStuffWorksThe Least Populated Country (and 7 Tiny Runners-up)  HowStuffWorks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 seek US meeting as citizens 'panic' over Trump migrant crackdown - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesMarshall Islands seek US meeting as citizens 'panic' over Trump migrant crackdown - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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

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

Wheaton Student Kicks Off Football History in the Marshall Islands - The Wheaton RecordWheaton Student Kicks Off Football History in the Marshall Islands  The Wheaton Record

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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’ 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

George Economou lawsuit questions Marshall Islands’ future as incorporation stronghold - Tradewinds NewsGeorge Economou lawsuit questions Marshall Islands’ future as incorporation stronghold  Tradewinds News

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

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

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

Pacific Island Tuna supports Arno community with $100,000 for coastal resource management - Marianas VarietyPacific Island Tuna supports Arno community with $100,000 for coastal resource management  Marianas Variety

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

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

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

Marshall Islands - General DebateMarshall Islands  General Debate

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

UN expert calls for action as Marshall Islands faces dual displacement crisis - UN NewsUN expert calls for action as Marshall Islands faces dual displacement crisis  UN News

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 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

Taiwan, Marshall Islands strengthen cooperation - Taiwan TodayTaiwan, Marshall Islands strengthen cooperation  Taiwan Today

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

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

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

Frontlines of Resilience: UNDP's Deepening Commitment to the Marshall Islands - UNDPFrontlines of Resilience: UNDP's Deepening Commitment to the Marshall Islands  UNDP

Bilateral meeting with The Honourable Anthony M. Muller, Minister for Natural Resources and Commerce of the Marshall Islands - Food and Agriculture OrganizationBilateral meeting with The Honourable Anthony M. Muller, Minister for Natural Resources and Commerce of the Marshall Islands  Food and Agriculture Organization

ABC Radio Australia’s Marshall Islands launch completes historic Pacific expansion - Australian Broadcasting CorporationABC Radio Australia’s Marshall Islands launch completes historic Pacific expansion  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Marshall Islands creates first marine protected area - DIVE MagazineMarshall Islands creates first marine protected area  DIVE Magazine

Scammers Behind Marshall Islands Bribery Scheme Stuck in Philippines Airport After Entry Bans - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPScammers Behind Marshall Islands Bribery Scheme Stuck in Philippines Airport After Entry Bans  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

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

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

U.S. Coast Guard deploys band to Republic of Marshall Islands, raises awareness of boating safety - DVIDSU.S. Coast Guard deploys band to Republic of Marshall Islands, raises awareness of boating safety  DVIDS

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)

Empowering Communities Through Basketball in the Marshall Islands - FIBAEmpowering Communities Through Basketball in the Marshall Islands  FIBA

Marshall Islands: Storm Surge 2024 Final Report MDRMH003 - ReliefWebMarshall Islands: Storm Surge 2024 Final Report MDRMH003  ReliefWeb

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

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

The Church Assists with Humanitarian Needs in the Marshall Islands - newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.orgThe Church Assists with Humanitarian Needs in the Marshall Islands  newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

Taiwan's President Lai in Marshall Islands on first overseas state visit - ReutersTaiwan's President Lai in Marshall Islands on first overseas state visit  Reuters

Radio Australia finishes Pacific expansion with Marshall Islands launch - Australian Broadcasting CorporationRadio Australia finishes Pacific expansion with Marshall Islands launch  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Marshall Islands country profile - BBCMarshall Islands country profile  BBC

Search intensifies for missing sea ambulance in Marshall Islands - RNZSearch intensifies for missing sea ambulance in Marshall Islands  RNZ

Marshall Islands pushing for OFC or AFC membership, and the funding that goes with it - ABC Pacific - Australian Broadcasting CorporationMarshall Islands pushing for OFC or AFC membership, and the funding that goes with it - ABC Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

COFA 2023 Emerges as a Vital Lifeline for the Marshall Islands National Climate Adaptation Effort - East-West CenterCOFA 2023 Emerges as a Vital Lifeline for the Marshall Islands National Climate Adaptation Effort  East-West Center

Marshall Islands first-ever national soccer team is led by York County native | Sports Spotlight - fox43.comMarshall Islands first-ever national soccer team is led by York County native | Sports Spotlight  fox43.com

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

U.S. Coast Guard coordinating search for missing Sea Ambulance in Republic of the Marshall Islands - DVIDSU.S. Coast Guard coordinating search for missing Sea Ambulance in Republic of the Marshall Islands  DVIDS

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 Soccer Federation kicks off in Springdale tournament - KUAF Public RadioMarshall Islands Soccer Federation kicks off in Springdale tournament  KUAF Public Radio

Marshall Islands fire: US support proposed for new parliament building - RNZMarshall Islands fire: US support proposed for new parliament building  RNZ

News - USS Cincinnati Conducts a Port Visit to the Republic of the Marshall Islands - DVIDSNews - USS Cincinnati Conducts a Port Visit to the Republic of the Marshall Islands  DVIDS

U.S. Coast Guard participates in Republic of the Marshall Islands Joint Committee Meeting - pacom.milU.S. Coast Guard participates in Republic of the Marshall Islands Joint Committee Meeting  pacom.mil