CartThe Republic of the Marshall Islands
Flag Colors & Description
The flag of Marshall Islands is blue with two stripes, orange (top) and white, radiating from the lower hoist-side corner. The hoist side above the two stripes bears is a white star with four large rays and 20 small rays.People
Population: 60,422 (July 2006 estimate) (growth rate): 2.25% (2006 estimate)
Gdp: $115 million (2001 estimate) (per capita): $2,900 (2005 estimate)
Languages:
Marshallese 98.2%, other languages 1.8% (1999 census) note: English widely spoken as a second language; both Marshallese and English are official languages
Government
Capital: Majuro
Government type: constitutional government in free association with the US; the Compact of Free Association entered into force 21 October 1986 and the Amended Compact entered into force in May 2004
Geography
Natural Resources: coconut products, deep seabed minerals, marine products