Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

1. Population

   • The current population of Marshall Islands is of 53,211. There are 4.7 cases of murder for every 100,000 people. 36% of the population in Marshall Islands is unemployed.

2. Dances and Costumes

   • Traditional Marshallese dress for both sexes left the upper body unclothed and covered only the ower body and the thighs. Traditionally, men's dress consisted mats which would last for about one year in constant use. In tradition times a woman's dress changed the moment she became ( visibly ) pregnant, she began wearing different mats and thereby signaled the new standing in society.

3. Government

   • Constitutional government in free association with the US. Adopted Trust Territory laws, acts of the legislature, municipal, common, and customary laws. Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches.

4. Currency

   • In Marshall Islands the US dollar is used as the currency because of the ownership with the United States. Its GDP is about 199.4 million USD.

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