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Shoreline in Majuro

Majuro is the capital city of the country of the Marshall Islands. Built on 64 islands, Majuro has a port and an international airport. It has a population of 25,400 (2004). Majuro is located at 7°7'30" North, 171°4' East (7.125, 171.0667).

The atoll of Majuro has a land area of only 3.75 mi² (9.7 km²), and is surrounded by lagoon of 113.92 mi² (295 km²). Sport fishing and underwater diving are popular. During World War II, on January 30, 1944, United States troops attacked Majuro (controlled by Japan).

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  • Majuro Atoll-USA-P-Gilberts-15

    Schematic overview of Majuro

  • Lagoon side with native dwellings - Majuro

    Lagoon side with native dwellings

  • US fleet at Majuro Atoll 1944

    The Fifth Fleet at anchor at Majuro, 1944

  • US Navy 090914-N-9689V-001 tudents at the Majuro Cooperative School raise the Republic of Marshall Islands flag at a flag raising ceremony during a Pacific Partnership 2009 community service project

    Students at the Majuro Cooperative School raise the Republic of the Marshall Islands flag at a ceremony during a Pacific Partnership 2009 community service project

  • Local Traffic Regulations

    Road system on Majuro Atoll

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Majuro para niños

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