Marshall Islands

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Cultural features of the Marshall Islands

Cultural values and customs, or manit, make Marshallese society unique.

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Geography of the Marshall Islands

The Republic of the Marshall islands consists of 29 atolls each made up of many islets and 5 islands in the central Pacific between 4 degrees and 14 degrees North, and 160 degrees and 173 degrees East.

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Administrative divisions of the Marshall Islands

The Republic of Marshall Islands consists of 29 atolls (each made up of many islets) and 5 islands, which can be divided into two island chains, Ralik Chain and Ratak Chain.