According to ALLCITYCODES.COM, the Marshall Islands is a group of islands located in the Pacific Ocean with an area code of +692. It consists of two island chains; the Ratak Chain and the Ralik Chain. The capital city of Marshall Islands is Majuro and the largest city is Ebeye. The population of Marshall Islands is estimated to be around 55,000 people. The official language of Marshall Islands is English but many other languages are also spoken such as Marshallese, Japanese and Filipino. The population of Marshall Islands is predominantly Christian with over 80% practicing it while other religions such as Buddhism and Islam are also practiced by a small portion of the population. Marshall Islands has a tropical climate with hot humid summers and warm wet winters which makes it an ideal holiday destination throughout the year. Agriculture forms an important part of the economy as most people are involved in subsistence farming or fishing for tuna, marlin, mahi-mahi and other fish species found in abundance in these waters. Mining has become increasingly important over recent years due to phosphates being discovered in many parts of the country. Tourism has also been growing steadily over recent years due to its many attractions like Kwajalein Atoll as well as its cultural diversity which includes ancient ruins like Lelu Island that attract tourists from all over the world every year. The Republic of the Marshall Islands is a presidential representative democratic republic. The unicameral legislature is called the Nitijela and it consists of 33 members. The President, who serves as both head of state and head of government, is elected by the Nitijela for a four-year term. The cabinet is appointed by the President from among the members of the Nitijela, and it is responsible to that body. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the Marshall Islands and its justices are appointed by the Nitijela. There are also traditional local governments in some islands that operate under customary law. These local governments are overseen by a governor appointed by the President who has responsibility for maintaining order on each island. PROEXCHANGERATES: Features public policy of Marshall Islands.

Marshall Islands 2004
Yearbook 2004 Marshall Islands. On March 1, on the 50th anniversary of the US explosion of the hydrogen bomb Bravo over the Bikini Toll, memorial […]