Marshall Islands

Capital:  Majuro

Airports:   Majuro (MAJ) and Kwajalein are international ports of entry.  There are several small airports, some with unpaved runways, scattered around the other islands.

Currency:  The US dollar (US$) is the basic monetary unit.  For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.

Time Zones:  Kwajalein:  Current local time. Standard time is 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).  Majuro:  Current local time. Standard time is 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).  

Languages:  English and Marshallese are the official languages.  Marshallese dialects and Japanese are also in use.

Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding the Marshall Islands.

Travel Advisories:  Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.

The web site for the Republic of the Marshall Islands Embassy in Washington, DC provides information on a variety of topics including tourism and travel.  There is also a good list of interesting and useful related links.

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