Marshall Islands 🇲🇭

The Marshall Islands lies in Micronesia, part of Oceania. In formal use it is Republic of the Marshall Islands. Majuro is the capital.

By land area it covers 181 km², which ranks it 223rd of the 250 countries and territories in this dataset — just behind American Samoa and just ahead of Aruba. That makes it a little larger than Liechtenstein.

Around 37,548 people live there, placing it 220th of 250 by population — between Monaco above it and San Marino below. Measured only against its own subregion, it is 6th of 7 in size and 5th in population.

Where the Marshall Islands is and what surrounds it

The coordinates the dataset gives are 9.0° N, 168.0° E, which puts it in the northern hemisphere, roughly 1,002 km from the equator, in what geographers would call the equatorial belt.

Ethiopia, Nigeria and Venezuela sit at almost exactly the same latitude on other parts of the globe.

There is no land frontier at all — every boundary it has is a coastline. That puts it among the 85 entries of 250 here with no land neighbours, which shapes how it trades and who it deals with.

People, population and language

Population divided by land area gives roughly 207 people per square kilometre, which makes it densely populated. For comparison, the median entry on this list sits near 90 per square kilometre.

It recognises 2 languages: English and Marshallese. Marshallese is listed for no other entry in this dataset, which makes it effectively unique to the Marshall Islands. English, the first listed, is shared with 90 other entries worldwide.

People from the Marshall Islands are called Marshallese.

Inside Oceania it places 16th of 27 by population, and it accounts for 7.1% of everyone living in Micronesia.

Currency, domain and dialling code

It uses the United States dollar ($, USD). That is a shared currency: 19 other entries use it, including American Samoa, the Bahamas, the British Indian Ocean Territory, the British Virgin Islands and Cambodia.

The top-level domain is .mh. The international dialling code is +692. Its ISO codes are mh and MHL, which is what most databases and flag files use.

Majuro is the seat of government and the answer most quizzes are looking for.

It holds a seat at the United Nations, one of 193 entries here that do. The other 57 entries are territories, dependencies or observers, which is why totals on this site run to 250 rather than the familiar 195.

Fun facts about Marshall Islands

• Ranked by land area, the Marshall Islands is 223rd out of the 250 countries and territories on this site.
• It is 220th of 250 by population, with about 37,548 residents.
• In land area it is a little larger than Liechtenstein.
• It has no land border with any other country — one of 85 such entries in this dataset.
• Population density works out at roughly 207 people per square kilometre.
• Its full official name is Republic of the Marshall Islands.
• Its capital city is Majuro.

Marshall Islands — frequently asked questions

What is the capital of the Marshall Islands?

The capital of the Marshall Islands is Majuro.

Does the Marshall Islands border any other country?

No. The Marshall Islands has no land border with any other country, so every route in or out is by sea or air. 85 of the 250 entries on this site are in the same position.

What currency does the Marshall Islands use?

The Marshall Islands uses the United States dollar, written $ (currency code USD). It is shared with 19 other entries.

What is the population of the Marshall Islands?

The Marshall Islands has a population of about 37,548, which makes it the 220th most populous of the 250 countries and territories listed on this site. Monaco sits just above it and San Marino just below.

How big is the Marshall Islands?

The Marshall Islands covers 181 km², ranking 223rd of 250 by land area. That makes it a little larger than Liechtenstein.

Where is the Marshall Islands located?

The Marshall Islands is in Micronesia, part of Oceania. Its reference coordinates are 9.0° north and 168.0° east, roughly 1,002 km from the equator in equatorial latitudes.

What language is spoken in the Marshall Islands?

The Marshall Islands lists 2 official languages: English and Marshallese. Marshallese does not appear as an official language anywhere else in this dataset.

Is the Marshall Islands a country?

Yes. The Marshall Islands is a sovereign state and one of the 193 UN members listed on this site.