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Neighboring Countries of Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

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Neighbouring countries (#162 of 236)

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Total land borders

370 km

Coastline

181

Area in km²

Marshall Islands
Neighbouring countries

Geography of Marshall Islands

Location

Oceania, consists of 29 atolls and five isolated islands in the North Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Hawaii and Australia; the atolls and islands are situated in two, almost-parallel island chains - the Ratak (Sunrise) group and the Ralik (Sunset) group; the total number of islands and islets is about 1,225; 22 of the atolls and four of the islands are uninhabited

Area

181 km² — about the size of Washington, D.C.

Terrain

Low coral limestone and sand islands

Climate

Tropical; hot and humid; wet season May to November; islands border typhoon belt

Highest and lowest points

Highest: East-central Airik Island, Maloelap Atoll 14 m. Lowest: Pacific Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 2 m.

Natural resources

Coconut products, marine products, deep seabed minerals

Natural hazards

Infrequent typhoons

Good to know

Kwajalein atoll surrounds the world's largest lagoon; the island city of Ebeye is the second largest settlement in the Marshall Islands, after the capital of Majuro, and one of the most densely populated locations in the Pacific

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Frequently asked questions about the borders of Marshall Islands

How many countries border Marshall Islands?

Marshall Islands has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

Is Marshall Islands landlocked?

No. Marshall Islands has 370 km of coastline.

What is the highest point of Marshall Islands?

East-central Airik Island, Maloelap Atoll 14 m. The lowest point is Pacific Ocean 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).