Situated in Micronesia, Marshall Islands 🇲🇠(officially Republic of the Marshall Islands) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 37,548 and a total area of 181 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Marshall Islands through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Majuro, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Marshall Islands located?
Geographically, Marshall Islands belongs to Micronesia within Oceania. Its territory spans approximately 181 km², which makes it the 222nd largest country or territory on Earth.
Marshall Islands has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Majuro, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how marshallese life really works.
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Who lives in Marshall Islands?
Around 37,548 people live in Marshall Islands, making it the 220th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Marshall Islands is called a Marshallese.
Marshall Islands is multilingual: the languages spoken include English and Marshallese. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Marshall Islands — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the United States dollar (USD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Marshall Islands is +692. Websites from the country typically use the .mh internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Marshall Islands are its flag, its capital Majuro, and its approximate population of 37,548.
Fun facts about Marshall Islands
- Marshall Islands's flag emoji is 🇲🇠— its two-letter country code is MH and its three-letter code is MHL.
- Marshall Islands covers 181 km², ranking 222nd in the world by area.
- With about 37,548 people, Marshall Islands holds the 220th spot in the world population ranking.
- Marshall Islands is a member state of the United Nations.
- Marshall Islands is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Marshall Islands — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Marshall Islands?
- The capital of Marshall Islands is Majuro.
- What is the population of Marshall Islands?
- Marshall Islands has a population of approximately 37,548 people, ranking 220th in the world.
- Where is Marshall Islands located?
- Marshall Islands is located in Micronesia, part of the Oceania region.
- What language is spoken in Marshall Islands?
- The languages spoken in Marshall Islands include English and Marshallese.
- What currency is used in Marshall Islands?
- Marshall Islands uses the United States dollar (USD).
