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Marshall Islands
Also Known As Republic of the Marshall Islands
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The Marshall Islands is an archipelagic country in the Micronesia region of Oceania, lying west of the International Date Line and north of the equator in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. It became fully sovereign under a Compact of Free Association with the United States, effective 21 October 1986. Its capital is Majuro.
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Population2024 estimate, from the Marshall Islands' own Wikipedia infobox; the 2021 census recorded a higher figure, 42,418. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Independence or Founding YearThe Marshall Islands achieved self-government on 1 May 1979 and full sovereignty under the Compact of Free Association with the United States, effective 21 October 1986. Cross-Tradition Connections
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Has Capital
Majuro, Cities Majuro is the capital of Marshall Islands.
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1. Marshall Islands (Wikipedia)
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Republic of the Marshall Islands
1. Marshall Islands (Wikipedia)
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Majuro
1. Marshall Islands (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationInfobox, areaQuote, Infobox, area
181.43 km2
1. Marshall Islands (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationInfobox, 2024 estimateQuote, Infobox, 2024 estimate
37,548
1. Marshall Islands (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationInfobox, Compact of Free AssociationQuote, Infobox, Compact of Free Association
October 21, 1986
1. Marshall Islands (Wikipedia)
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in the Micronesia region of the Northwestern Pacific Ocean
United Nations M49 Standard Country or Area Codes for Statistical Use (Geoscheme)
United Nations Statistics DivisionAssociated With: Micronesia, Oceania subregions, Micronesia listQuote, Associated With: Micronesia, Oceania subregions, Micronesia list
Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Naoero, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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