Tag: Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands. Officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands is an island state located in the Pacific Ocean, in Micronesia. Complete independence in accordance with international law occurred on December 22, 1990, when the United Nations officially terminated the trust over the territory. It is a nation whose independence in 1990 made it one of the youngest countries in Oceania. It was part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and was subject to the administration of the United States. It is made up of two archipelagos and some reefs that in total add up to 1,152 Pacific islands. It is located northeast of Australia, specifically north of Nauru and east of Micronesia. History Although the Marshall Islands were populated by Micronesians in the second millennium BC, little is known of the early history of the islands. Arrival of the Europeans According to shopareview.com, the Spanish explorer Álvaro…

According to ezinereligion, in 2007, the population of Marshall Islands was estimated to be around 70,000 people, with a majority of the population residing on the main island of Majuro. The economy was primarily based on exports of copra and fish, as well as remittances from Marshallese living abroad. Foreign relations with other countries were relatively limited, although the country did maintain diplomatic ties with several nations, including Japan and the United States. In terms of politics, Marshall Islands had a two-party system in place since independence in 1979. The two major political parties were Aelon Kein Ad (AKA) and United Democratic Party (UDP). Both parties were committed to democratic reforms and had strong support among the population. Yearbook 2007 Marshall Islands. The November 19 parliamentary elections became chaotic because…