Marshall Islands
Overview of Marshall Islands
The Republic of the Marshall Islands, is a Micronesian nation of atolls and islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, just west of the International Date Line and just north of the Equator. The population is about 62,000. In 1986 independence was attained under a Compact of Free Association with the United States.
Capital: Majuro (Delap)
Largest city: Majuro
Official languages: Marshallese, English
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.
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.