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Schematic overview of Majuro. Majuro Atoll consists of over 60 islands, three of which are larger than 0.5 km 2 (0.2 sq mi). [3] At the western end of the atoll, about 50 kilometers (30 mi) from Delap-Uliga-Djarrit (DUD) by road, is the island community of Laura, an expanding residential area with a popular beach. [4]
[3] [4] The tropical Marshall Islands are near the Equator in the Pacific Ocean, slightly west of the International Date Line. Marshall Islands has over five major islands and 29 coral atolls [5] comprising 1,156 individual islands and islets. The Marshall Islands capital and largest city is Majuro on a large coral
The Marshalls are located in the North Pacific Ocean and share maritime boundaries with Micronesia and Kiribati. Two-thirds of the nation's population lives in the capital of Majuro and the settlement of Ebeye. The outer islands are sparsely populated due to lack of employment opportunities and economic development.
The Marshall Islands (Marshallese: Ṃajeḷ), [6] officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands (Marshallese: Aolepān Aorōkin Ṃajeḷ), [note 1] is an island country west of the International Date Line and north of the equator in the Micronesia region of the Northwestern Pacific Ocean.
Naval Base Majuro was a major United States Navy base built on Majuro Atoll, in the Marshall Islands to support the World War II efforts in the Pacific War. The base was built after the Battle of Majuro-Kwajalein ended 3 February 1944. Majuro was found to be unoccupied and abandoned when the United States Army arrived. The US Navy built ...
Laura (Marshallese: Ļora, [lˠɔːrˠɑ]) [1] is an island town situated in Marshall Islands. It is located in the west of Majuro Atoll. At approximately 10 feet (3.0 m) above sea level, Laura has the highest elevation of any islands in the Majuro Atoll. Marshall Islands International Airport is located on the island of
Majuro Atoll map. Rairok (Marshallese: Rairōk, [rˠɑːiːrˠɤk] [1]) is a town in the Marshall Islands. It is located on the southeastern side Majuro Atoll, between Delap in the east and Ajeltake in the west. [2] On January 30, 1944, United States troops invaded and built a large base, Naval Base Majuro. [3] [4]
Majuro Atoll map. Delap (also called Dalap; [1] Marshallese: Teļap, [tˠɛːlˠɑpʲ] [2]) is an island district in the Marshall Islands. It is located in the east of Majuro Atoll. Along with Uliga and Djarrit it forms what is known as the "Delap-Uliga-Djarrit". During World War II was the site of a large base, Naval Base Majuro. [3] [4