Marshall Islands

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Geography of the Marshall Islands

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.

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Currency of Marshall Islands

The US$ is the currency used in the Marshalls. Credit cards are accepted on Majuro but have limited usage on the other isles. The main banks are located in the capital Majuro; only one of them offers ATM facilities.

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Climate of the Marshall Islands

The weather in the Marshall Islands is tropical - hot and humid, but tempered by trade-winds which prevail throughout the year.