The Marshall Islands (Marshallese: Ṃajeḷ), [6] officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands (Marshallese: Aolepān Aorōkin Ṃajeḷ), [note 1] is an island country west of the International …

While no distinct ethnic groups exist in the Marshall Islands, people from atolls with substantial colonial contact—notably Ebon, Jaluij, Kwajalein, Majuro and, to some extent, Wotje and …

Occupied by the United States in World War II (1939–1945), following heavy fighting at Kwajalein and Enewetak, the Marshall Islands were made part of the United Nations Trust Territory of …

2025年2月15日 · The native people of the Marshalls, the Marshallese, are Micronesians. The most populous atolls are Majuro and Kwajalein, which offers employment at the U.S. missile …

The Marshall Islands were relatively isolated. Inhabitants developed skilled navigators, able to navigate by the currents to other atolls. Prior to close contact with Westerners, children went …

2024年10月8日 · The Marshallese people have a rich history that is deeply intertwined with the ocean and their unique environment. Their cultural heritage is a tapestry of ancient customs, …

Austronesian settlers arrived in the Marshall Islands in the 2nd millennium BC, but there are no historical or oral records of that period. Over time, the Marshallese people learned to navigate …

The Marshall Islands consist of 29 atolls and five isolated islands, divided into two chains: the Ratak (Sunrise) chain and the Ralik (Sunset) chain. The indigenous Marshallese culture is …

2024年6月8日 · The Marshall Islands is a sprawling chain of 29 atolls, five islands and 1,225 islets in the western Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and Australia. About 2,500 years ago, before the …

Nearly everyone living in the Marshall Islands is ethnically Marshallese, which is one of many sub-groups that fall under the definition of being Micronesian. The Micronesian people are a …