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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]
The Marshall Islands is a collection of low-lying islands and atolls in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, all less than six feet in average elevation. Due to the geographic and topographic situation of these islands, they are placed in a position of intense risk in terms of exposure to the effects of climate change. [3]
Image of Bikrin Islet, Majuro Atoll, one of the many landmasses of the Marshall Islands. This is a list of the extreme points of the Marshall Islands, the points that are farther north, south, east or west than any other location. Northernmost point – Bokak Atoll (Taongi), Ratak Chain* Easternmost point – Knox Atoll, Ratak Chain
Map of the Marshall Islands Aerial view of Majuro, one of the many atolls that make up the Marshall Islands Beach scenery at the islet of Eneko, Majuro View of the coast of Bikini Atoll from above View of Marshall Islands Kwajalein atoll is another important population center for the Marshall islands Closer view of Kwajalein atoll reveals a ...
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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]
As with many countries made up of low-lying islands, the Marshall Islands is highly vulnerable to sea level rise and other impacts of climate change. The atoll and capital city of Majuro are particularly vulnerable, and the issue poses significant implications for the country's population.