Geography of the Marshall Islands Geography of the Marshall Islands The Marshalls consist of 29 atolls and five isolated islands, which form two parallel groups—the "Ratak" (sunrise) chain and the "Ralik" (sunset) chain. The Marshalls share maritime boundaries with Micronesia and Kiribati. Two-thirds of the nation's population lives in Majuro and Ebeye. The outer islands are sparsely populated due to lack of employment opportunities and economic development. Location: Oceania, group of atolls and reefs in the North Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to Papua New Guinea Geographic coordinates: Map references: Oceania Area: <br>"total:" 181.3 km² <br>"land:" 181.3 km² <br>"water:" 0 km²
Foreign relations of the Marshall Islands (Taiwan), became the first foreign head of state to make an official visit to the Marshall Islands. List of countries with diplomatic relations with the Marshall Islands: A country has diplomaticed relations with the Marshall Islands: Foreign relations of the Marshall Islands The Republic of the Marshall Islands has established bilateral diplomatic relations with over 75 other nations. Regional cooperation, through membership in various regional and international organizations, is a key element in its foreign policy. The Marshall Islands became a member of the United Nations in September 17, 1991. The Marshall Islands maintains embassies in the United States, Fiji,