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<p>The Republic of the Marshall Islands is located in the North Pacific Ocean of the Oceania continent. Part of the Micronesia sub-region, Marshall Islands is a collection of 1,156 islands and islets.  Marshall Islands’ latitude and longitude is 09 degrees 00’N and 168 degrees 00’E. </p>
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<p>Majuro is the capital of Marshall Islands, which is also the largest and populous city. Marshallese and English are the official languages of the island state.  The U.S dollar is its official currency.</p>
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<p><strong><em>HISTORY</em></strong></p>
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<p>The island was first inhabited by Micronesians during the 2<sup>nd</sup> millennium BC. European explorers first sighted the island around the 1520’s, and later in the 18<sup>th</sup> century.</p>
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<p><strong><em>ECONOMY</em></strong></p>
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<p>The island nation has few natural resources, with only fishing and agriculture as its livelihood. Important crops of the island are: coconuts, tomatoes, melons, and breadfruit.</p>
<p>Marshall Islands receives aid from the United States, which the country depends on.</p>
<p><strong><em>RELIGION</em></strong></p>
<p>The major religion in the country is Christianity, with 75% of the population are either affiliated with the Assemblies of God or United Church of Christ.</p>
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