Enjoy the Marshall Islands
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 The Marshall Islands are a unique and
interesting place. One of only four totally "Atoll Nations" in the
world, the Marshall Islands encompasses an area covering 750,000
square miles of crystal clear Pacific ocean. A total of 1,225 tiny
islands spread over 29 atolls, the Marshall Islands are truly jewels
in the ocean.
The history of the Marshallese is steeped in culture. As an
island nation, navigation skills were prized and passed down through
the centuries through families and teachers.
When visiting many of the smaller islands, you may find your
plane taxiing into the center of a tiny village where chickens roam
the grassy runways and children play in the shadow of the airplane's
wings.
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 Pristine coral reefs teeming with life are a way of life for the
Marshallese people. Scuba diving, boating and fishing are highly
popular activities throughout the islands. Bikini and Rongelap
Atolls provide diverse diving and salt water fishing activities and
draw sportsmen from around the world.Majuro, the capital of the Marshall Islands, is a mix of island
tradition and modern culture. Supermarkets and roadside family
stores provide a wide variety of products and services. The College
of the Marshall Islands is a central focus of cultural and
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| The Marshall Islands Resort hosts a 24-hour fitness center along
with tennis courts and a sea-water swimming pool with a lagoon
vista. A full service dive shop is located on the premises. Liveaboard adventures
to the remote islands of Rongelap Atoll are available through
Rongelap Expeditions. |
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Traditional Marshallese Stick Map used to teach
navigation skills
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Marshallese Woven Mat
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