Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands is a country located in the central Pacific Ocean, consisting of 29 atolls and five isolated islands. It is a sovereign nation in free association with the United States, meaning that it has its own government but receives defense and financial assistance from the US. The Marshall Islands gained independence in 1986 and has a population of about 58,000 people. The country’s economy is heavily reliant on subsistence farming, fishing, and financial assistance from the US government. The Marshall Islands is also known for being one of the countries most at risk from the impacts of climate change, including sea level rise and extreme weather events.