Oceania/Micronesia
Marshall Islands
Majuro
42.4K
181 km²
United States dollar
Coastal
English, Marshallese
Historical Events
2000 - Establishment of Micronesia Congress
The U.S. government formed the Congress of Micronesia in 1965 for increased self-governance.
1979 - Independence Achieved
The United States recognized the independence of the Marshall Islands and its constitution.
1983 - Member of Pacific Community
Marshall Islands became a member of the Pacific Community (PC), promoting regional collaboration.
1991 - United Nations Membership
The Marshall Islands was admitted as a member state of the United Nations.
2023 - Aid Extension
Financial aid from the Compact of Free Association was extended for 20 more years.