Marshall Island Information, Overview and Profile

	Wed, May 23, 2012

Marshall Island

Marshall Islands: Tiny Micronesian Island Nation

The Micronesian peoples first inhabited the archipelago on Marshall Islands. In 1526 Spanish explorer Alonso de Salazar discovered it. But in 1788 the RMI was named after British captain John Marshall. In 1885 Germany made several attempt to capture Marshall Islands. During the World War I Japan seized it but after a series of battles during World War II the US overthrew the Japanese power. In 1947 Marshall Island along with Mariana and Caroline archipelagos became the U.S. territory. Between 1946 and 1958 US tested several nuclear and hydrogen bombs due to which most of the Marshall Islands remains uninhabited till today. US paid $183.7 millions in order to relocate the people of RMI. In 2000, Kessai Note became the first commoner to become president of RMI.

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Geographical Information on Marshall Island:
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is a nation made up of 29 coral atolls and 5 low-lying islands in the central Pacific Ocean located mid-way between Hawaii and Australia. The Ratak Chain and the Ralik Chai are the most important atolls and islands in the Marshall Islands group. Many Pacific typhoons originate in the Marshall Islands region and grow stronger as they move west towards the Mariana Islands and the Philippines.
The climate of Republic of the Marshall Islands is hot and humid with wet season from May to November.

Culture, Cuisine and Tradition of Marshall Island:
The culture of Marshall Island reflects the influence and domination of its colonial rulers. The intermixing of traditional culture with the modern culture from colonial rule adds distinctive features to Marshall Islands. The American way of living and practices predominates the culture of Marshall Island. The people of the Marshall Island are expert in canoe building, which is the major feature of their craftsmanship.
The Cuisine of Marshall Islands is delicious and rich in nutritious value. The food is prepared in a delicate way influenced from colonial countries like Japan, Britain and America. Staple food of the island includes breadfruit, pandanus, taro, arrowroot, rice, seafood, eggs and pigs. The traditional Marshall Islands Cuisine includes pumpkin with coconut milk sauce, sliced, cooked breadfruit with coconut milk sauce and crushed banana. Seafood is popular among the people of the island and Tuna remains the center of Marshall Island non-vegetarian cuisine.

Marshall Island Economy:
The major source of Marshall Island national income comes from the vast marine resources and aids from the United States. Fishing, aquaculture, tourism are the main contributor of economy. The government of Marshall Island in collaboration with foreign investors initiated several steps to upgrade the tourists’ facilities and make it at par with global standards. The Tuna fishiculture remains the center of Marine based industry in order to meet the global demand of Tuna fish.

Tourist Attractions of Marshall Island:
Marshall Island has plethora of sites that attracts tourists from worldwide. Glimpse of 1,000 species of fish, 250 species of hard and soft coral and relics of World War II remain the center attraction for the tourists. The Laura Beach Park is renowned for it’s under water diving, sea surfing and aqua marine museum.

Peace Park Memorial: is the park that was built in memory of the Japanese soldiers who lost their lives during World War II. The granite structure and architectural supremacy remain gives the glimpses of Japanese colonial power.

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