41. Marshall Islands - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Main article culture of the marshall islands. Although now in decline, themarshallese were once able navigators, using the stars and stick and shell http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Islands

Marshall Islands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is a Micronesian island nation in the western Pacific Ocean , located north of Nauru and Kiribati , east of the Federated States of Micronesia and south of the U.S. territory of Wake Island Aolepān Aorà kin M̧ajeļ Republic of the Marshall Islands In Detail National motto : n/a Official languages Marshallese English Capital ... Majuro President Kessai Note Area Ranked 187th km² Negligible Population Density Ranked 185th 312/km² Independence October 21 Currency US dollar ... Calling Code Contents History Politics Municipalities Geography ... edit History Main article: History of the Marshall Islands While settled by Micronesians in the 2nd millennium BC , little is known of the early history of the islands. Spanish explorer Alonso de Salazar was the first European to sight the Marshalls, but the islands remained virtually unvisited by Europeans for several more centuries, before being visited by English captain John Marshall in ; the islands owe their name to him. A German trading company settled on the islands in , and they became part of the protectorate of German New Guinea some years later.

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advertise with NOP Home Continents Australia/Oceania Marshall Islands This page is part of One World - Nations Online the countries of the world _Marshall Islands keywords: Marshall Islands information, best of Marshall Islands, Marshall Islands newspapers, tourist information for Marshall Islands, Marshall Islands tourism, Marshall Islands map, Marshall Islands internet resources Note: Links will open in a new browser window. Marshall Islands Country Code: mh Flag of Marshall Islands Background: The Marshall Islands consists of 29 atolls and 5 individual islands totaling about 1,225 islands and 870 reef systems scattered over 750,000 square miles of the Central Pacific. After almost four decades under US administration as the easternmost part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the Marshall Islands attained independence in 1986 under a Compact of Free Association. Compensation claims continue as a result of US nuclear testing on some of the islands between 1947 and 1962. related countries: USA geograhically relative close to: Indonesia Papua New Guinea and the Philippines other Micronesian islands: Guam Kiribati Micronesia (Federated States of) Nauru ... Palau Official Sites of Marshall Islands Republic of the Marshall Islands Marshall Islands information site by the Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands , USA RMI Government Overview Government History and organization Bikini Atoll Official site of the Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

43. Environment For many years, the marshall islands Government has been concerned with the This would be a devastating disruption not only for the culture and the http://www.rmiembassyus.org/Environment.htm

Environment Environmental Issues in the Marshall Islands For many years, the Marshall Islands Government has been concerned with the issue of global climate change. A major study on the detection and possible impacts of climate change and sea level rise in the Marshall Islands was commissioned in the early 1990's. It was completed in 1992 by a team from the RMI EPA, led by a Harvard scientist working on contract with the government. The report has since been included in the bibliography of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The physical characteristics of the Marshall Islands would give any visitor the best indicator as to why the RMI Government is so concerned with sea level rise. Approximately 1225 islets in 29 atolls scattered over 3/4 million square miles, the average height above sea level is 7 feet or 2 meters. The highest land area is on Likiep Atoll, where the elevation reaches a maximum altitude of only six meters. Fragile coral reefs fringe the atolls, and serve as the only line of defense against the ocean surge. The clearance over the reef in the sections that are covered by water is usually no more than a couple of feet. In other places the reef is commonly only barely submerged. The Marshall Islands lie in open ocean, and the islands are generally very close to sea level. The vulnerability to waves and storm surges is at the best of times precarious. Although the islands have by no means been completely free from weather extremes, they are more frequently referred to in folklore as "jolet jen Anij" (gifts from God). The sense that Marshall Islands was a God-given sanctuary away from the harshness of other areas is therefore part of the socio-cultural identity of the people. However, given the physics of wave formation and the increasing frequency and severity of storms, the Marshall Islands will likely be at even greater risk. The relative safety that the islands have historically provided is now in jeopardy. It is likely that evacuation would have to be effected long before inundation is total.

44. Culture marshallese culture. Religion in the marshall islands. Food in the marshall islands.Traditional Handicrafts. Traditional Canoes http://www.rmiembassyus.org/Culture.htm

Culture Quick links (click to jump) Marshallese People Marshallese Language Marshallese Phrasebook Marshallese Culture Religion in the Marshall Islands Food in the Marshall Islands Traditional Handicrafts Traditional Canoes Navigation and Stick Charts Tattooing Marshallese People Marshall Islanders are known throughout the Pacific and the world for their friendly and peaceful nature. Sharing with family and friends, a warm welcome for the stranger, and caring consideration for others are values inherent to the Marshallese culture. The people have nurtured these values over the centuries. Cooperation and caring are necessary elements of survival on these small islands, surrounded by the sea. The concept of family and community thus remain inextricably intertwined in Marshallese society. People still consider grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and far-flung relatives among their closest family. The strong family ties contribute to close-knit communities rooted in the values of caring, kindness and respect. Time has also introduced new elements into the culture. While the local population is mostly indigenous, there are many mixed German, Japanese and American Marshallese.

45. Marshall Islands Visitor Authority Culture Of The Marshall Islands marshall islands Visitors Authority Majuro Republic of the marshall islands. http://www.visitmarshallislands.com/culture.htm

Culture Unique Cultural Skills and Technologies Over the last 2,000 or so years, Marshallese have developed, refined and perfected a number of unique skills and technologies, all of which illustrated their keen adaptation to the atoll and oceanic environment. Marshallese canoes, or wa Traditional Marshallese navigational skills were equally sophisticated. When the initial settlers of the Marshalls arrived, they were already equipped with complex navigational skills- otherwise, they could not have found their way to these low-lying islands. As time progressed, these skills were only sharpened. Ultimately, Marshallese learned to literally read nature’s faint and subtle signs. Stars, clouds, waves, currents, winds, birds, and even the color of the ocean, bore recognizable clues which were easily read by trained navigators. These advancements in both maritime knowledge and canoe design allowed Marshallese to commonly sail as far as Hawaii to the east, Enenkio (Wake Island) to the north, Pohnpei to the west and Kiribati to the south.

46. Marshall Islands Visitors Authority Tourism Majuro RMI Republic of the marshall islands Tourism Information. culture Tours.Cultural Crafts Local Industry. Canoes of the marshall islands (Waan Aelon in http://www.visitmarshallislands.com/activities/culture_tours.htm

Culture Tours Canoes of the Marshall Islands (Waan Aelon in Majol) Learn about Marshallese canoe construction and sailing at the Waan Aelon in Majol canoe house, located near the Marshall Islands Resort. Visit the canoe house during normal working hours (M-F) and you’ll find several canoe builders working on various canoe types. Ask for Alson or Dennis for a quick bwebwenato (chat) 625-6123. Website: Waan Aelon in Majel - "Canoes of the Marshall Islands" Tobolar Copra Processing Plant The first real economic mainstay of most Pacific Islanders, including Marshallese, was copra production (copra is the dried out meat of coconuts). Today, copra production remains an important source of income for locals and at the Tobolar Copra Processing Plant, you can see copra made into coconut oil, soaps, body oil, and coconut feed. For a quick tour, call 625-3116.

47. Bits Of Culture - Marshall Islands BITS OF culture marshall islands. Languages. Map. Cultural Values. Main Religion Death Concepts/Rituals. Health Care Values. Diet. Interesting Facts http://www.massgeneral.org/interpreters/b_marsh.asp

BITS OF CULTURE - Marshall Islands Languages Map Cultural Values Health Care Values ... Interesting Facts Languages Official languages: Marshallese dialect English Map Cultural Values Health Care Values Diet Interesting Facts

48. Marshalls Main The Republic of the marshall islands has four court systems Supreme Court, of the marshall islands is 50840 with 25000+ living in Majuro. culture http://www.doi.gov/oia/Islandpages/rmimain.htm

History The Marshall Islands were claimed by Spain in l592, but were left basically undisturbed by the Spanish Empire for 300 years. In l885, Germany took over the administration of the Marshall Islands and located trading stations on the islands of Jaluit and Ebon to carry out the flourishing copra (dried coconut meat) trade. Marshallese iroij (chiefs) continued to rule under indirect colonial German administration. At the beginning of the First World War, Japan assumed control of the Marshall Islands, first under civil and then a naval administration. Japan's headquarters remained at Jaluit. United States Marines and soldiers with naval and air support took control from the Japanese in early l944 following intense fighting on Kwajalein and Enewetak atolls. In l947, the United States entered into agreement with the United Nations Security Council to administer the former Japanese mandate, of which the Marshalls were a part, known as the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. In recognition of the evolving political status, on May l, l979, the United States recognized the Constitution of the Marshall Islands and the establishment of the Government of the Marshall Islands (RMI).

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50. Director-General Visits The Republic Of The Marshall Islands: UNESCO DirectorGeneral visits the Republic of the marshall islands The Director-Generalunderscored that although education and culture remained the founding http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=28553&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.

Welcome About Media Services Programme ... Français var static_ko="28553"; var static_section="201"; var static_langue="en"; Home Contacts Print Send Director-General SPEECHES Latest Search Archives FLASH INFO Latest Archives PRESS RELEASES Latest Archives MESSAGES Latest Archives UNESCO.ORG is also: General Conference Executive Board Organizational Chart Education ... UNESCO Worldwide Director-General visits the Republic of the Marshall Islands 05-08-2005 - On 2 and 3 August the Director-General paid his first visit to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). This was also the first visit of a Director-General of UNESCO to the country and it coincided with the 10th anniversary of the country’s accession to the Organization. The visit also concluded the Director-General’s tour of the Micronesian part of the Pacific. Discussions with the President of the Republic, H.E. Mr Kessai Hesa Note, focused on how to give further impetus to the existing partnership as well as to develop and expand new spheres of cooperation. The Director-General underscored that although education and culture remained the founding pillars of the bilateral cooperation, opportunities were also to be seized in the area of the sciences. In the field of education, which is one of the most important sectors in the RMI, the Director-General noted that the country faced the problem of quality education, namely in teaching. Like most Pacific Nations, particularly in the Micronesian sub-region, lack of qualified teachers is a growing concern. He informed the President that UNESCO, through the Apia Office, had already initiated a region-wide project aimed at supporting Pacific teachers by improving academic qualifications and teaching skills. He now intended to establish a country-specific project in capacity-building for RMI, in order to better cater to the individual needs of the country.

51. People, Culture, And Economy (from Marshall Islands) --  Britannica Student Enc People, culture, and Economy (from marshall islands) The most populous atollsare Majuro and Kwajalein. Together, the two atolls have more than two thirds http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article-229202?ct=

52. History (from Marshall Islands) --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia History (from marshall islands) The marshall islands were initially settled near Provides an overview of the history, economy, culture, and environment. http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article?tocId=229204

53. Marshall Islands -- Facts, Info, And Encyclopedia Article Main article culture of the marshall islands Although now in decline, themarshallese were once able navigators, using the stars and stick and shell charts http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/m/ma/marshall_islands.htm

Marshall Islands [Categories: Island nations, Micronesia, Oceanic countries, Marshall Islands, Freely associated states] The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is an (Click link for more info and facts about island nation) island nation in the (The largest ocean in the world) Pacific Ocean , located north of (A small island in the central Pacific Ocean 2,800 miles southwest of Hawaii; in Micronesia west of the Gilbert Islands) Nauru and (An island republic in the west central Pacific just south of the equator) Kiribati , east of the (A country scattered over Micronesia with a constitutional government in free association with the United States; achieved independence in 1986) Federated States of Micronesia and south of the U.S. island of (A vigil held over a corpse the night before burial) Wake Republic of the Marshall Islands (Click link for more info and facts about In Detail) In Detail (Click link for more info and facts about National motto) National motto : n/a (Click link for more info and facts about Official language) Official language s (Click link for more info and facts about Marshallese) Marshallese (An Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the Commonwealth countries)

54. Peace Corps | World Wise Schools | Lesson Plans | Teacher Guides | Marshall Isla Destination marshall islands. marshallese culture. Adapted from Historical andCultural Notes provided by the Embassy of the Republic of the marshall http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/guides/marshallislands/culture.html

Destination: Marshall Islands Marshallese Culture Adapted from Historical and Cultural Notes provided by the Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington, D.C. and from notes developed by the Alele Museum, Majuro, for Volunteers and staff of the Peace Corps of the United States. These notes are intended to help visitors to the Marshall islands feel comfortable here and enjoy their dealings with the Marshallese people. Some examples of appropriate and inappropriate behavior are given below, and these will be useful. More important than specific rules of Marshallese culture is the understanding that there is a culture and that it is mediated by rules. Behavior here is not random, but rather it is regulated by long-standing mutual expectations as to how people will and ought to behave. People do the things they do for good reasons. At a Glance The Marshallese have had no less then four millennia to adapt to life on coral atolls. Life in small, face-to-face communities with little privacy and no anonymity places special demands on people. They must be able to cooperate; they must minimize disputes; and they must be able to settle or smooth over such disagreements as they arise. Kindness, control of anger, politeness, a gentle demeanor, tolerance, and forgiveness are thus highly valued traits among the Marshallese... Generosity is another characteristic which may be related to the conditions of life on tropical islands. Honor accrues to the fisherman who distributes his catch and the gardener who shares the fruits of his orchard and garden. This is in distinct contrast to the farming of cereal crops in the so-called Temperate Zones, where the harvest is stored for sale or to eke out the winter, and prestige goes to the one who accumulates the most.

55. Peace Corps | World Wise Schools | Lesson Plans | Teacher Guides | Marshall Isla marshall islands Activities Grades 10 12 How Does culture Work. Purpose Torelate the themes of place and movement to the geography and culture of the http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/guides/marshallislands/miculture.html

Marshall Islands Activities Grades 10 - 12: How Does Culture Work Purpose: To relate the themes of place and movement to the geography and culture of the Marshall Islands Materials Reading "How Does Culture Work" which follows these suggestions Write the following questions on the board: "What is culture?" and "How does culture work?" Have students brainstorm responses with a partner or small group. Compare responses. Have students read "How Does Culture Work?" with the purpose of answering the questions on the board. Compare responses. Bring in magazines. Have students work in groups to find pictures or articles that illustrate the following concepts: material culture, nonmaterial culture, technology, invention, innovation, and cultural diffusion. Have students work with partners to create charts that give examples of each of the above concepts from American culture, the culture of the Marshall Islands, and the culture of your Volunteer's country. Complete these charts over the course of your study of the Marshall Islands. Have students research the origin and diffusion of such things as gunpowder, tulips, paper, writing, spaghetti, potatoes, fast food, and television. Use world maps to show the route of diffusion. Ask students to relate the concept of cultural diffusion to the themes of geography.

56. Marshall Islands - Encyclopedia Of Political Information culture. Main article culture of the marshall islands. Although now in decline,the marshallese were once able navigators, using the stars and primitive http://www.politicalinformation.net/encyclopedia/Marshall_Islands.htm

Political Information Net Encyclopedia Marshall Islands Encyclopedia of Political Information. The Republic of the Marshall Islands are an island nation in the Pacific Ocean. It is located north of Nauru and Kiribati , east of the Federated States of Micronesia and south of the American island of Wake. Republic of the Marshall Islands (Flag of the Marshall Islands) Official languages Marshallese language, English Capital Majuro President Kessai Note Area - Total - % water Ranked 187th Negligible Population - Total (2003) - Density Ranked 186th Independence October 21, 1986 Currency US dollar Time zone UTC + 12 National anthem Forever Marshall Islands Internet TLD .MH Calling Code Table of contents 1 History 2 Politics 3 Municipalities 4 Geography ... 9 External Links History Main article: History of the Marshall Islands While settled by Micronesians in the 2nd millennium BC, little is known of the early history of the islands. Spanish explorer Alonso de Salazar was the first European to sight the Marshalls, but the islands remained virtually unvisited for several more centuries, before being visited by English captain John Marshall in 1788; the islands owe their name to him. A German trading company settled on the islands in 1885, and they became part of the protectorate of German New Guinea some years later.

57. The Bess Press marshall islands Legends and Stories is more than a collection of folk stories . culture to create the drawings and tattoo design for marshall islands http://www.besspress.com/client/client_pages/bess_m_marshall.cfm

Home About Us Media Events ... For Educators By Keyword By Product Code By ISBN By Title By Author Arts and Crafts Asian Language Biography and Memoirs Childrens ... New Titles No items in cart FOR IMEDIATE RELEASE A Timeless Collection of Marshallese Legends and Stories! Marshall Islands Legends and Stories , collected and edited by Daniel A. Kelin II, includes 50 legends and stories recorded from storytellers throughout the Marshall Islands. A compelling introduction to a little-known culture, these legends and stories (most never before published) reflect the storytellers, islands and cultures they come from, preserving the lively style and uniqueness of an oral narrative. Marshall Islands Legends and Stories is more than a collection of folk stories. It is a gathering of tales that reflect the adventure of visiting those tiny islands and listening to stories by lantern light with the sound of the ocean in the background and people scattered about, half listening, half imagining the culture and islands as they once were. The legends and stories in this book continue the style and uniqueness of the oral narrative, while making sure they are accessible and understood through the printed page. Profiles of the storytellers, a glossary, and a pronunciation guide enrich the collection.

58. Information Gateway Links List Display Page Country Links Database Information for marshall islands. All of the links beloware to nonOPIC websites. culture UNESCO World Heritage Sites http://www.opic.gov/links/countryInfo.asp?country=Marshall Islands®ion=asia

59. Marshall Islands Travel, Marshall Islands Holidays Resorts Hotels Maps Majuro, B http//www.escapeartist.com/marshall/marshall.htm Art/culture - Country Information marshall islands Travel Agents/Tour Operators/Dive Operators - http://www.budgettravel.com/marshall-islands.htm

Countries Messages Site Map Activities ... Data Base!! Travel Information for Everyone Marshall Islands Travel Marshall Islands Holidays Majuro - Bikini Atoll - Yap Islands - Kwajalein - Rongelap Atoll Marshal Islands web page describes the islands and attractions - The islands are located in the southwest Pacific Ocean - they are a group of 1000+ Islands - They are famous for its gorgeous beaches and water activities - Accommodations fit all expense types from budget to luxury - This is a place to truly relax and kick back - Majuro Atoll is the Capital - So set your feet in the sand and do your thing - Also see Bikini Atoll or see Yap Islands - Travel Vacations/Packages Travel Insurance Air Fares Travel Clothing ... Phone Calling Cards Bookings Specific to Marshall Islands/Majuro Majuro Airport Code = MAJ Travel Vacations/Packages to the Islands OK - Hotel Bookings in Worldwide Countries/Cities Not Listed Vacation Rentals/Apartments in Worldwide Destinations Not Listed - Airfares Worldwide Discounted Majuro Airport Code = MAJ OK Car Rentals Worldwide Destinations Not Listed - Related Information Specific to Marshall Islands/Majuro Local Island Travel Vacations/Packages Local Island Diving Local Island Hostels Local Islands Camping Related Destinations: Micronesia Nauru Islands Kiribati Tuvalu ... Pacific Islands - Every Island/Country, well almost every :o)

60. Atlas: Marshall Islands Facts on marshall islands flags, maps, geography, history, statistics, Upto-date information on Government, Economy, Population culture http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/country/marshallislands.html

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