history of the Marshall Islands: Quick Facts

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Marshall Islands

Map of the central and western Pacific Ocean highlighting the Marshall Islands and surrounding island nations and territories. The map shows political boundaries, major cities, and key islands within the Caroline Islands archipelago and nearby regions, with red lines demarcating each country or territory. Neighboring locations such as Guam, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Kiribati, and U.S. territories like Midway and Hawaiian Islands are also labeled.

Map of the Pacific Ocean showing the boundaries of the former United States Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, which includes present-day Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and Marshall Islands. Neighboring island nations and territories such as Hawaii, Midway, American Samoa, French Polynesia, and Papua New Guinea are also labeled for geographic context.

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