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The Marshall Islands comprises over a thousand flat coral islands of white sand beaches and turquoise lagoons. There's pristine diving and lush tropical greenery, and the Marshallese people retain many of their pre-colonial crafts and traditions, especially on the outer islands.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of the Marshall Islands
Population
65,000
Currency
Name: US Dollar
Code: USD
Symbol: US$
Electrical Plugs
110V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English, Marshallese
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +12
Country Dialing Code
+692
Weights & Measures
Imperial
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