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Marshall Islands — silhouette, capital and facts
The Marshall Islands is in Oceania and its capital is Majuro. With about 42 thousand people and 181 km², it ranks 189th in area and 188th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of the Marshall Islands, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Majuro
- Continent
- Oceania
- Population
- about 42 thousand
- Area
- 181 km²
- Language
- Marshallese and English
- Currency
- US dollar
- Flag colors
- blue, white, orange
Borders
The Marshall Islands has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about the Marshall Islands
- Bikini Atoll, site of nuclear tests in the 1940s and 1950s, gave its name to the bikini swimsuit.
- Marshallese navigators used stick-and-shell charts that represented ocean swell patterns.
- The country is made up of 29 atolls and 5 isolated islands scattered across the Pacific.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the Marshall Islands?
The capital of the Marshall Islands is Majuro.
Which continent is the Marshall Islands in?
The Marshall Islands is in Oceania.
Which countries border the Marshall Islands?
The Marshall Islands has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of the Marshall Islands?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. The Marshall Islands is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about the Marshall Islands?
Bikini Atoll, site of nuclear tests in the 1940s and 1950s, gave its name to the bikini swimsuit. Marshallese navigators used stick-and-shell charts that represented ocean swell patterns. The country is made up of 29 atolls and 5 isolated islands scattered across the Pacific.
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