Question: Who comprises the upper house of the Marshall Islands Parliament?

Answer: twelve tribal chiefs

Legislative power lies with the Nitijela. <hl> The upper house of Parliament, called the Council of Iroij, is an advisory body comprising twelve tribal chiefs . <hl> The executive branch consists of the President and the Presidential Cabinet, which consists of ten ministers appointed by the President with the approval of the Nitijela. The twenty-four electoral districts into which the country is divided correspond to the inhabited islands and atolls. There are currently four political parties in the Marshall Islands: Aelon̄ Kein Ad (AKA), United People's Party (UPP), Kien Eo Am (KEA) and United Democratic Party (UDP). Rule is shared by the AKA and the UDP. The following senators are in the legislative body:

Legislative power lies with the Nitijela. The upper house of Parliament, called the Council of Iroij, is an advisory body comprising <hl> twelve tribal chiefs <hl>. The executive branch consists of the President and the Presidential Cabinet, which consists of ten ministers appointed by the President with the approval of the Nitijela. The twenty-four electoral districts into which the country is divided correspond to the inhabited islands and atolls. There are currently four political parties in the Marshall Islands: Aelon̄ Kein Ad (AKA), United People's Party (UPP), Kien Eo Am (KEA) and United Democratic Party (UDP). Rule is shared by the AKA and the UDP. The following senators are in the legislative body:

The upper house of Parliament, called the Council of Iroij, is an advisory body comprising <hl> twelve tribal chiefs <hl> .


Question: How many ministers are in the Presidential Cabinet?

Legislative power lies with the Nitijela. The upper house of Parliament, called the Council of Iroij, is an advisory body comprising twelve tribal chiefs. The executive branch consists of the President and the Presidential Cabinet, which consists of ten ministers appointed by the President with the approval of the Nitijela. The twenty-four electoral districts into which the country is divided correspond to the inhabited islands and atolls. There are currently four political parties in the Marshall Islands: Aelon̄ Kein Ad (AKA), United People's Party (UPP), Kien Eo Am (KEA) and United Democratic Party (UDP). Rule is shared by the AKA and the UDP. The following senators are in the legislative body:

Answer: ten

Legislative power lies with the Nitijela. The upper house of Parliament, called the Council of Iroij, is an advisory body comprising twelve tribal chiefs. <hl> The executive branch consists of the President and the Presidential Cabinet, which consists of ten ministers appointed by the President with the approval of the Nitijela. <hl> The twenty-four electoral districts into which the country is divided correspond to the inhabited islands and atolls. There are currently four political parties in the Marshall Islands: Aelon̄ Kein Ad (AKA), United People's Party (UPP), Kien Eo Am (KEA) and United Democratic Party (UDP). Rule is shared by the AKA and the UDP. The following senators are in the legislative body:

Legislative power lies with the Nitijela. The upper house of Parliament, called the Council of Iroij, is an advisory body comprising twelve tribal chiefs. The executive branch consists of the President and the Presidential Cabinet, which consists of <hl> ten <hl> ministers appointed by the President with the approval of the Nitijela. The twenty-four electoral districts into which the country is divided correspond to the inhabited islands and atolls. There are currently four political parties in the Marshall Islands: Aelon̄ Kein Ad (AKA), United People's Party (UPP), Kien Eo Am (KEA) and United Democratic Party (UDP). Rule is shared by the AKA and the UDP. The following senators are in the legislative body:


Question: Along with the United Democratic Party, what party currently rules the Marshall Islands?

Answer: the AKA

Rule is shared by the AKA and the UDP.

Legislative power lies with the Nitijela. The upper house of Parliament, called the Council of Iroij, is an advisory body comprising twelve tribal chiefs. The executive branch consists of the President and the Presidential Cabinet, which consists of ten ministers appointed by the President with the approval of the Nitijela. The twenty-four electoral districts into which the country is divided correspond to the inhabited islands and atolls. There are currently four political parties in the Marshall Islands: Aelon̄ Kein Ad (AKA), United People's Party (UPP), Kien Eo Am (KEA) and United Democratic Party (UDP). <hl> Rule is shared by the AKA and the UDP. <hl> The following senators are in the legislative body:

Legislative power lies with the Nitijela. The upper house of Parliament, called the Council of Iroij, is an advisory body comprising twelve tribal chiefs. The executive branch consists of the President and the Presidential Cabinet, which consists of ten ministers appointed by the President with the approval of the Nitijela. The twenty-four electoral districts into which the country is divided correspond to the inhabited islands and atolls. There are currently four political parties in the Marshall Islands: Aelon̄ Kein Ad (AKA), United People's Party (UPP), Kien Eo Am (KEA) and United Democratic Party (UDP). Rule is shared by <hl> the AKA <hl> and the UDP. The following senators are in the legislative body:


Question: How many electoral districts exist in the Marshall Islands?

Answer: twenty-four

Legislative power lies with the Nitijela. The upper house of Parliament, called the Council of Iroij, is an advisory body comprising twelve tribal chiefs. The executive branch consists of the President and the Presidential Cabinet, which consists of ten ministers appointed by the President with the approval of the Nitijela. <hl> The twenty-four electoral districts into which the country is divided correspond to the inhabited islands and atolls. <hl> There are currently four political parties in the Marshall Islands: Aelon̄ Kein Ad (AKA), United People's Party (UPP), Kien Eo Am (KEA) and United Democratic Party (UDP). Rule is shared by the AKA and the UDP. The following senators are in the legislative body:

Legislative power lies with the Nitijela. The upper house of Parliament, called the Council of Iroij, is an advisory body comprising twelve tribal chiefs. The executive branch consists of the President and the Presidential Cabinet, which consists of ten ministers appointed by the President with the approval of the Nitijela. The <hl> twenty-four <hl> electoral districts into which the country is divided correspond to the inhabited islands and atolls. There are currently four political parties in the Marshall Islands: Aelon̄ Kein Ad (AKA), United People's Party (UPP), Kien Eo Am (KEA) and United Democratic Party (UDP). Rule is shared by the AKA and the UDP. The following senators are in the legislative body:


Question: What document governs the defense of the Marshall Islands?

The Compact of Free Association with the United States gives the U.S. sole responsibility for international defense of the Marshall Islands. It allows islanders to live and work in the United States and establishes economic and technical aid programs.

Answer: Compact of Free Association

<hl> The Compact of Free Association with the United States gives the U.S. sole responsibility for international defense of the Marshall Islands. <hl> It allows islanders to live and work in the United States and establishes economic and technical aid programs.

The <hl> Compact of Free Association <hl> with the United States gives the U.S. sole responsibility for international defense of the Marshall Islands. It allows islanders to live and work in the United States and establishes economic and technical aid programs.


Question: What nation is responsible for the defense of the Marshall Islands?

Answer: the U.S.

<hl> The Compact of Free Association with the United States gives the U.S. sole responsibility for international defense of the Marshall Islands. <hl> It allows islanders to live and work in the United States and establishes economic and technical aid programs.

The Compact of Free Association with the United States gives <hl> the U.S. <hl> sole responsibility for international defense of the Marshall Islands. It allows islanders to live and work in the United States and establishes economic and technical aid programs.


Question: Along with economic aid, what assistance does the Compact of Free Association provide?

Answer: technical aid

The Compact of Free Association with the United States gives the U.S. sole responsibility for international defense of the Marshall Islands. <hl> It allows islanders to live and work in the United States and establishes economic and technical aid programs. <hl>

The Compact of Free Association with the United States gives the U.S. sole responsibility for international defense of the Marshall Islands. It allows islanders to live and work in the United States and establishes economic and <hl> technical aid <hl> programs.


Question: When did the UN Security Council recommend that the Marshall Islands be allowed to join the UN?

The Marshall Islands was admitted to the United Nations based on the Security Council's recommendation on August 9, 1991, in Resolution 704 and the General Assembly's approval on September 17, 1991, in Resolution 46/3. In international politics within the United Nations, the Marshall Islands has often voted consistently with the United States with respect to General Assembly resolutions.

Answer: August 9, 1991

<hl> The Marshall Islands was admitted to the United Nations based on the Security Council's recommendation on August 9, 1991 , in Resolution 704 and the General Assembly's approval on September 17, 1991, in Resolution 46/3. <hl> In international politics within the United Nations, the Marshall Islands has often voted consistently with the United States with respect to General Assembly resolutions.

The Marshall Islands was admitted to the United Nations based on the Security Council's recommendation on <hl> August 9, 1991 <hl>, in Resolution 704 and the General Assembly's approval on September 17, 1991, in Resolution 46/3. In international politics within the United Nations, the Marshall Islands has often voted consistently with the United States with respect to General Assembly resolutions.

The Marshall Islands was admitted to the United Nations based on the Security Council's recommendation on <hl> August 9, 1991 <hl> , in Resolution 704 and the General Assembly's approval on September 17, 1991, in Resolution 46/3.


Question: When did the UN General Assembly approve the Marshall Islands joining the UN?

Answer: September 17, 1991

<hl> The Marshall Islands was admitted to the United Nations based on the Security Council's recommendation on August 9, 1991, in Resolution 704 and the General Assembly's approval on September 17, 1991 , in Resolution 46/3. <hl> In international politics within the United Nations, the Marshall Islands has often voted consistently with the United States with respect to General Assembly resolutions.

The Marshall Islands was admitted to the United Nations based on the Security Council's recommendation on August 9, 1991, in Resolution 704 and the General Assembly's approval on <hl> September 17, 1991 <hl>, in Resolution 46/3. In international politics within the United Nations, the Marshall Islands has often voted consistently with the United States with respect to General Assembly resolutions.

The Marshall Islands was admitted to the United Nations based on the Security Council's recommendation on August 9, 1991, in Resolution 704 and the General Assembly's approval on <hl> September 17, 1991 <hl> , in Resolution 46/3.


Question: What nation does the Marshall Islands vote similarly to in the General Assembly?

Answer: the United States

The Marshall Islands was admitted to the United Nations based on the Security Council's recommendation on August 9, 1991, in Resolution 704 and the General Assembly's approval on September 17, 1991, in Resolution 46/3. <hl> In international politics within the United Nations, the Marshall Islands has often voted consistently with the United States with respect to General Assembly resolutions. <hl>

The Marshall Islands was admitted to the United Nations based on the Security Council's recommendation on August 9, 1991, in Resolution 704 and the General Assembly's approval on September 17, 1991, in Resolution 46/3. In international politics within the United Nations, the Marshall Islands has often voted consistently with <hl> the United States <hl> with respect to General Assembly resolutions.


Question: What Security Council Resolution recommended that the Marshall Islands be allowed to join the UN?

Answer: Resolution 704

<hl> The Marshall Islands was admitted to the United Nations based on the Security Council's recommendation on August 9, 1991, in Resolution 704 and the General Assembly's approval on September 17, 1991, in Resolution 46/3. <hl> In international politics within the United Nations, the Marshall Islands has often voted consistently with the United States with respect to General Assembly resolutions.

The Marshall Islands was admitted to the United Nations based on the Security Council's recommendation on August 9, 1991, in <hl> Resolution 704 <hl> and the General Assembly's approval on September 17, 1991, in Resolution 46/3. In international politics within the United Nations, the Marshall Islands has often voted consistently with the United States with respect to General Assembly resolutions.


Question: On what date did the Iranian Navy capture a Marshall Islands ship?

On 28 April 2015, the Iranian navy seized the Marshall Island-flagged MV Maersk Tigris near the Strait of Hormuz. The ship had been chartered by Germany's Rickmers Ship Management, which stated that the ship contained no special cargo and no military weapons. The ship was reported to be under the control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard according to the Pentagon. Tensions escallated in the region due to the intensifying of Saudi-led coalition attacks in Yemen. The Pentagon reported that the destroyer USS Farragut and a maritime reconnaissance aircraft were dispatched upon receiving a distress call from the ship Tigris and it was also reported that all 34 crew members were detained. US defense officials have said that they would review U.S. defense obligations to the Government of the Marshall Islands in the wake of recent events and also condemned the shots fired at the bridge as "inappropriate". It was reported in May 2015 that Tehran would release the ship after it paid a penalty.

Answer: 28 April 2015

<hl> On 28 April 2015 , the Iranian navy seized the Marshall Island-flagged MV Maersk Tigris near the Strait of Hormuz. <hl> The ship had been chartered by Germany's Rickmers Ship Management, which stated that the ship contained no special cargo and no military weapons. The ship was reported to be under the control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard according to the Pentagon. Tensions escallated in the region due to the intensifying of Saudi-led coalition attacks in Yemen. The Pentagon reported that the destroyer USS Farragut and a maritime reconnaissance aircraft were dispatched upon receiving a distress call from the ship Tigris and it was also reported that all 34 crew members were detained. US defense officials have said that they would review U.S. defense obligations to the Government of the Marshall Islands in the wake of recent events and also condemned the shots fired at the bridge as "inappropriate". It was reported in May 2015 that Tehran would release the ship after it paid a penalty.

On <hl> 28 April 2015 <hl>, the Iranian navy seized the Marshall Island-flagged MV Maersk Tigris near the Strait of Hormuz. The ship had been chartered by Germany's Rickmers Ship Management, which stated that the ship contained no special cargo and no military weapons. The ship was reported to be under the control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard according to the Pentagon. Tensions escallated in the region due to the intensifying of Saudi-led coalition attacks in Yemen. The Pentagon reported that the destroyer USS Farragut and a maritime reconnaissance aircraft were dispatched upon receiving a distress call from the ship Tigris and it was also reported that all 34 crew members were detained. US defense officials have said that they would review U.S. defense obligations to the Government of the Marshall Islands in the wake of recent events and also condemned the shots fired at the bridge as "inappropriate". It was reported in May 2015 that Tehran would release the ship after it paid a penalty.

On <hl> 28 April 2015 <hl> , the Iranian navy seized the Marshall Island-flagged MV Maersk Tigris near the Strait of Hormuz.


Question: What was the name of the Marshall Islands ship seized by Iran?

Answer: MV Maersk Tigris

<hl> On 28 April 2015, the Iranian navy seized the Marshall Island-flagged MV Maersk Tigris near the Strait of Hormuz. <hl> The ship had been chartered by Germany's Rickmers Ship Management, which stated that the ship contained no special cargo and no military weapons. The ship was reported to be under the control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard according to the Pentagon. Tensions escallated in the region due to the intensifying of Saudi-led coalition attacks in Yemen. The Pentagon reported that the destroyer USS Farragut and a maritime reconnaissance aircraft were dispatched upon receiving a distress call from the ship Tigris and it was also reported that all 34 crew members were detained. US defense officials have said that they would review U.S. defense obligations to the Government of the Marshall Islands in the wake of recent events and also condemned the shots fired at the bridge as "inappropriate". It was reported in May 2015 that Tehran would release the ship after it paid a penalty.

On 28 April 2015, the Iranian navy seized the Marshall Island-flagged <hl> MV Maersk Tigris <hl> near the Strait of Hormuz. The ship had been chartered by Germany's Rickmers Ship Management, which stated that the ship contained no special cargo and no military weapons. The ship was reported to be under the control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard according to the Pentagon. Tensions escallated in the region due to the intensifying of Saudi-led coalition attacks in Yemen. The Pentagon reported that the destroyer USS Farragut and a maritime reconnaissance aircraft were dispatched upon receiving a distress call from the ship Tigris and it was also reported that all 34 crew members were detained. US defense officials have said that they would review U.S. defense obligations to the Government of the Marshall Islands in the wake of recent events and also condemned the shots fired at the bridge as "inappropriate". It was reported in May 2015 that Tehran would release the ship after it paid a penalty.


Question: Who chartered the captured Marshall Islands ship?

Answer: Rickmers Ship Management

On 28 April 2015, the Iranian navy seized the Marshall Island-flagged MV Maersk Tigris near the Strait of Hormuz. <hl> The ship had been chartered by Germany's Rickmers Ship Management , which stated that the ship contained no special cargo and no military weapons. <hl> The ship was reported to be under the control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard according to the Pentagon. Tensions escallated in the region due to the intensifying of Saudi-led coalition attacks in Yemen. The Pentagon reported that the destroyer USS Farragut and a maritime reconnaissance aircraft were dispatched upon receiving a distress call from the ship Tigris and it was also reported that all 34 crew members were detained. US defense officials have said that they would review U.S. defense obligations to the Government of the Marshall Islands in the wake of recent events and also condemned the shots fired at the bridge as "inappropriate". It was reported in May 2015 that Tehran would release the ship after it paid a penalty.

On 28 April 2015, the Iranian navy seized the Marshall Island-flagged MV Maersk Tigris near the Strait of Hormuz. The ship had been chartered by Germany's <hl> Rickmers Ship Management <hl>, which stated that the ship contained no special cargo and no military weapons. The ship was reported to be under the control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard according to the Pentagon. Tensions escallated in the region due to the intensifying of Saudi-led coalition attacks in Yemen. The Pentagon reported that the destroyer USS Farragut and a maritime reconnaissance aircraft were dispatched upon receiving a distress call from the ship Tigris and it was also reported that all 34 crew members were detained. US defense officials have said that they would review U.S. defense obligations to the Government of the Marshall Islands in the wake of recent events and also condemned the shots fired at the bridge as "inappropriate". It was reported in May 2015 that Tehran would release the ship after it paid a penalty.

The ship had been chartered by Germany's <hl> Rickmers Ship Management <hl> , which stated that the ship contained no special cargo and no military weapons.


Question: How many crew members were on the MV Maersk Tigris?

Answer: 34

On 28 April 2015, the Iranian navy seized the Marshall Island-flagged MV Maersk Tigris near the Strait of Hormuz. The ship had been chartered by Germany's Rickmers Ship Management, which stated that the ship contained no special cargo and no military weapons. The ship was reported to be under the control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard according to the Pentagon. Tensions escallated in the region due to the intensifying of Saudi-led coalition attacks in Yemen. <hl> The Pentagon reported that the destroyer USS Farragut and a maritime reconnaissance aircraft were dispatched upon receiving a distress call from the ship Tigris and it was also reported that all 34 crew members were detained. <hl> US defense officials have said that they would review U.S. defense obligations to the Government of the Marshall Islands in the wake of recent events and also condemned the shots fired at the bridge as "inappropriate". It was reported in May 2015 that Tehran would release the ship after it paid a penalty.

On 28 April 2015, the Iranian navy seized the Marshall Island-flagged MV Maersk Tigris near the Strait of Hormuz. The ship had been chartered by Germany's Rickmers Ship Management, which stated that the ship contained no special cargo and no military weapons. The ship was reported to be under the control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard according to the Pentagon. Tensions escallated in the region due to the intensifying of Saudi-led coalition attacks in Yemen. The Pentagon reported that the destroyer USS Farragut and a maritime reconnaissance aircraft were dispatched upon receiving a distress call from the ship Tigris and it was also reported that all <hl> 34 <hl> crew members were detained. US defense officials have said that they would review U.S. defense obligations to the Government of the Marshall Islands in the wake of recent events and also condemned the shots fired at the bridge as "inappropriate". It was reported in May 2015 that Tehran would release the ship after it paid a penalty.


Question: Near what body of water was the Maersk Tigris seized?

Answer: the Strait of Hormuz

<hl> On 28 April 2015, the Iranian navy seized the Marshall Island-flagged MV Maersk Tigris near the Strait of Hormuz . <hl> The ship had been chartered by Germany's Rickmers Ship Management, which stated that the ship contained no special cargo and no military weapons. The ship was reported to be under the control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard according to the Pentagon. Tensions escallated in the region due to the intensifying of Saudi-led coalition attacks in Yemen. The Pentagon reported that the destroyer USS Farragut and a maritime reconnaissance aircraft were dispatched upon receiving a distress call from the ship Tigris and it was also reported that all 34 crew members were detained. US defense officials have said that they would review U.S. defense obligations to the Government of the Marshall Islands in the wake of recent events and also condemned the shots fired at the bridge as "inappropriate". It was reported in May 2015 that Tehran would release the ship after it paid a penalty.

On 28 April 2015, the Iranian navy seized the Marshall Island-flagged MV Maersk Tigris near <hl> the Strait of Hormuz <hl>. The ship had been chartered by Germany's Rickmers Ship Management, which stated that the ship contained no special cargo and no military weapons. The ship was reported to be under the control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard according to the Pentagon. Tensions escallated in the region due to the intensifying of Saudi-led coalition attacks in Yemen. The Pentagon reported that the destroyer USS Farragut and a maritime reconnaissance aircraft were dispatched upon receiving a distress call from the ship Tigris and it was also reported that all 34 crew members were detained. US defense officials have said that they would review U.S. defense obligations to the Government of the Marshall Islands in the wake of recent events and also condemned the shots fired at the bridge as "inappropriate". It was reported in May 2015 that Tehran would release the ship after it paid a penalty.

On 28 April 2015, the Iranian navy seized the Marshall Island-flagged MV Maersk Tigris near <hl> the Strait of Hormuz <hl> .


Question: What nation lies to the west of the Marshall Islands?

The islands are located about halfway between Hawaii and Australia, north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of the Federated States of Micronesia, and south of the U.S. territory of Wake Island, to which it lays claim. The atolls and islands form two groups: the Ratak (sunrise) and the Ralik (sunset). The two island chains lie approximately parallel to one another, running northwest to southeast, comprising about 750,000 square miles (1,900,000 km2) of ocean but only about 70 square miles (180 km2) of land mass. Each includes 15 to 18 islands and atolls. The country consists of a total of 29 atolls and five isolated islands.

Answer: the Federated States of Micronesia

<hl> The islands are located about halfway between Hawaii and Australia, north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of the Federated States of Micronesia , and south of the U.S. territory of Wake Island, to which it lays claim. <hl> The atolls and islands form two groups: the Ratak (sunrise) and the Ralik (sunset). The two island chains lie approximately parallel to one another, running northwest to southeast, comprising about 750,000 square miles (1,900,000 km2) of ocean but only about 70 square miles (180 km2) of land mass. Each includes 15 to 18 islands and atolls. The country consists of a total of 29 atolls and five isolated islands.

The islands are located about halfway between Hawaii and Australia, north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of <hl> the Federated States of Micronesia <hl>, and south of the U.S. territory of Wake Island, to which it lays claim. The atolls and islands form two groups: the Ratak (sunrise) and the Ralik (sunset). The two island chains lie approximately parallel to one another, running northwest to southeast, comprising about 750,000 square miles (1,900,000 km2) of ocean but only about 70 square miles (180 km2) of land mass. Each includes 15 to 18 islands and atolls. The country consists of a total of 29 atolls and five isolated islands.

The islands are located about halfway between Hawaii and Australia, north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of <hl> the Federated States of Micronesia <hl> , and south of the U.S. territory of Wake Island, to which it lays claim.


Question: What United States territory does the Marshall Islands claim?

Answer: Wake Island

<hl> The islands are located about halfway between Hawaii and Australia, north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of the Federated States of Micronesia, and south of the U.S. territory of Wake Island , to which it lays claim. <hl> The atolls and islands form two groups: the Ratak (sunrise) and the Ralik (sunset). The two island chains lie approximately parallel to one another, running northwest to southeast, comprising about 750,000 square miles (1,900,000 km2) of ocean but only about 70 square miles (180 km2) of land mass. Each includes 15 to 18 islands and atolls. The country consists of a total of 29 atolls and five isolated islands.

The islands are located about halfway between Hawaii and Australia, north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of the Federated States of Micronesia, and south of the U.S. territory of <hl> Wake Island <hl>, to which it lays claim. The atolls and islands form two groups: the Ratak (sunrise) and the Ralik (sunset). The two island chains lie approximately parallel to one another, running northwest to southeast, comprising about 750,000 square miles (1,900,000 km2) of ocean but only about 70 square miles (180 km2) of land mass. Each includes 15 to 18 islands and atolls. The country consists of a total of 29 atolls and five isolated islands.

The islands are located about halfway between Hawaii and Australia, north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of the Federated States of Micronesia, and south of the U.S. territory of <hl> Wake Island <hl> , to which it lays claim.


Question: How many square kilometers of ocean do the Marshall Islands cover?

Answer: 1,900,000

The islands are located about halfway between Hawaii and Australia, north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of the Federated States of Micronesia, and south of the U.S. territory of Wake Island, to which it lays claim. The atolls and islands form two groups: the Ratak (sunrise) and the Ralik (sunset). <hl> The two island chains lie approximately parallel to one another, running northwest to southeast, comprising about 750,000 square miles ( 1,900,000 km2) of ocean but only about 70 square miles (180 km2) of land mass. <hl> Each includes 15 to 18 islands and atolls. The country consists of a total of 29 atolls and five isolated islands.

The islands are located about halfway between Hawaii and Australia, north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of the Federated States of Micronesia, and south of the U.S. territory of Wake Island, to which it lays claim. The atolls and islands form two groups: the Ratak (sunrise) and the Ralik (sunset). The two island chains lie approximately parallel to one another, running northwest to southeast, comprising about 750,000 square miles (<hl> 1,900,000 <hl> km2) of ocean but only about 70 square miles (180 km2) of land mass. Each includes 15 to 18 islands and atolls. The country consists of a total of 29 atolls and five isolated islands.

The two island chains lie approximately parallel to one another, running northwest to southeast, comprising about 750,000 square miles ( <hl> 1,900,000 <hl> km2) of ocean but only about 70 square miles (180 km2) of land mass.


Question: How many square kilometers of land do the Marshall Islands cover?

Answer: 180

The islands are located about halfway between Hawaii and Australia, north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of the Federated States of Micronesia, and south of the U.S. territory of Wake Island, to which it lays claim. The atolls and islands form two groups: the Ratak (sunrise) and the Ralik (sunset). <hl> The two island chains lie approximately parallel to one another, running northwest to southeast, comprising about 750,000 square miles (1,900,000 km2) of ocean but only about 70 square miles ( 180 km2) of land mass. <hl> Each includes 15 to 18 islands and atolls. The country consists of a total of 29 atolls and five isolated islands.

The islands are located about halfway between Hawaii and Australia, north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of the Federated States of Micronesia, and south of the U.S. territory of Wake Island, to which it lays claim. The atolls and islands form two groups: the Ratak (sunrise) and the Ralik (sunset). The two island chains lie approximately parallel to one another, running northwest to southeast, comprising about 750,000 square miles (1,900,000 km2) of ocean but only about 70 square miles (<hl> 180 <hl> km2) of land mass. Each includes 15 to 18 islands and atolls. The country consists of a total of 29 atolls and five isolated islands.

The two island chains lie approximately parallel to one another, running northwest to southeast, comprising about 750,000 square miles (1,900,000 km2) of ocean but only about 70 square miles ( <hl> 180 <hl> km2) of land mass.


Question: How many atolls are part of the Marshall Islands?

Answer: 29

The islands are located about halfway between Hawaii and Australia, north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of the Federated States of Micronesia, and south of the U.S. territory of Wake Island, to which it lays claim. The atolls and islands form two groups: the Ratak (sunrise) and the Ralik (sunset). The two island chains lie approximately parallel to one another, running northwest to southeast, comprising about 750,000 square miles (1,900,000 km2) of ocean but only about 70 square miles (180 km2) of land mass. Each includes 15 to 18 islands and atolls. <hl> The country consists of a total of 29 atolls and five isolated islands. <hl>

The islands are located about halfway between Hawaii and Australia, north of Nauru and Kiribati, east of the Federated States of Micronesia, and south of the U.S. territory of Wake Island, to which it lays claim. The atolls and islands form two groups: the Ratak (sunrise) and the Ralik (sunset). The two island chains lie approximately parallel to one another, running northwest to southeast, comprising about 750,000 square miles (1,900,000 km2) of ocean but only about 70 square miles (180 km2) of land mass. Each includes 15 to 18 islands and atolls. The country consists of a total of <hl> 29 <hl> atolls and five isolated islands.


Question: How large is the Marshall Islands shark sanctuary in square miles?

In October 2011, the government declared that an area covering nearly 2,000,000 square kilometres (772,000 sq mi) of ocean shall be reserved as a shark sanctuary. This is the world's largest shark sanctuary, extending the worldwide ocean area in which sharks are protected from 2,700,000 to 4,600,000 square kilometres (1,042,000 to 1,776,000 sq mi). In protected waters, all shark fishing is banned and all by-catch must be released. However, some have questioned the ability of the Marshall Islands to enforce this zone.

Answer: 772,000

<hl> In October 2011, the government declared that an area covering nearly 2,000,000 square kilometres ( 772,000 sq mi) of ocean shall be reserved as a shark sanctuary. <hl> This is the world's largest shark sanctuary, extending the worldwide ocean area in which sharks are protected from 2,700,000 to 4,600,000 square kilometres (1,042,000 to 1,776,000 sq mi). In protected waters, all shark fishing is banned and all by-catch must be released. However, some have questioned the ability of the Marshall Islands to enforce this zone.

In October 2011, the government declared that an area covering nearly 2,000,000 square kilometres (<hl> 772,000 <hl> sq mi) of ocean shall be reserved as a shark sanctuary. This is the world's largest shark sanctuary, extending the worldwide ocean area in which sharks are protected from 2,700,000 to 4,600,000 square kilometres (1,042,000 to 1,776,000 sq mi). In protected waters, all shark fishing is banned and all by-catch must be released. However, some have questioned the ability of the Marshall Islands to enforce this zone.

In October 2011, the government declared that an area covering nearly 2,000,000 square kilometres ( <hl> 772,000 <hl> sq mi) of ocean shall be reserved as a shark sanctuary.


Question: In what month and year did the Marshall Islands declare the largest shark sanctuary in the world?

Answer: October 2011

<hl> In October 2011 , the government declared that an area covering nearly 2,000,000 square kilometres (772,000 sq mi) of ocean shall be reserved as a shark sanctuary. <hl> This is the world's largest shark sanctuary, extending the worldwide ocean area in which sharks are protected from 2,700,000 to 4,600,000 square kilometres (1,042,000 to 1,776,000 sq mi). In protected waters, all shark fishing is banned and all by-catch must be released. However, some have questioned the ability of the Marshall Islands to enforce this zone.

In <hl> October 2011 <hl>, the government declared that an area covering nearly 2,000,000 square kilometres (772,000 sq mi) of ocean shall be reserved as a shark sanctuary. This is the world's largest shark sanctuary, extending the worldwide ocean area in which sharks are protected from 2,700,000 to 4,600,000 square kilometres (1,042,000 to 1,776,000 sq mi). In protected waters, all shark fishing is banned and all by-catch must be released. However, some have questioned the ability of the Marshall Islands to enforce this zone.

In <hl> October 2011 <hl> , the government declared that an area covering nearly 2,000,000 square kilometres (772,000 sq mi) of ocean shall be reserved as a shark sanctuary.


Question: In how many square miles of ocean around the world are sharks protected?

Answer: 1,776,000

In October 2011, the government declared that an area covering nearly 2,000,000 square kilometres (772,000 sq mi) of ocean shall be reserved as a shark sanctuary. <hl> This is the world's largest shark sanctuary, extending the worldwide ocean area in which sharks are protected from 2,700,000 to 4,600,000 square kilometres (1,042,000 to 1,776,000 sq mi). <hl> In protected waters, all shark fishing is banned and all by-catch must be released. However, some have questioned the ability of the Marshall Islands to enforce this zone.

In October 2011, the government declared that an area covering nearly 2,000,000 square kilometres (772,000 sq mi) of ocean shall be reserved as a shark sanctuary. This is the world's largest shark sanctuary, extending the worldwide ocean area in which sharks are protected from 2,700,000 to 4,600,000 square kilometres (1,042,000 to <hl> 1,776,000 <hl> sq mi). In protected waters, all shark fishing is banned and all by-catch must be released. However, some have questioned the ability of the Marshall Islands to enforce this zone.


Question: What is forbidden in shark sanctuaries?

Answer: shark fishing

In October 2011, the government declared that an area covering nearly 2,000,000 square kilometres (772,000 sq mi) of ocean shall be reserved as a shark sanctuary. This is the world's largest shark sanctuary, extending the worldwide ocean area in which sharks are protected from 2,700,000 to 4,600,000 square kilometres (1,042,000 to 1,776,000 sq mi). <hl> In protected waters, all shark fishing is banned and all by-catch must be released. <hl> However, some have questioned the ability of the Marshall Islands to enforce this zone.

In October 2011, the government declared that an area covering nearly 2,000,000 square kilometres (772,000 sq mi) of ocean shall be reserved as a shark sanctuary. This is the world's largest shark sanctuary, extending the worldwide ocean area in which sharks are protected from 2,700,000 to 4,600,000 square kilometres (1,042,000 to 1,776,000 sq mi). In protected waters, all <hl> shark fishing <hl> is banned and all by-catch must be released. However, some have questioned the ability of the Marshall Islands to enforce this zone.


Question: What island do the Marshall Islands claim?

The Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island. While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio.

Answer: Wake Island

<hl> The Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island . <hl> While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio.

The Marshall Islands also lays claim to <hl> Wake Island <hl>. While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio.

The Marshall Islands also lays claim to <hl> Wake Island <hl> .


Question: Who controls Wake Island?

Answer: the United States

The Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island. <hl> While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio. <hl>

The Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island. While Wake has been administered by <hl> the United States <hl> since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio.


Question: In what year did the US take control of Wake Island?

Answer: 1899

The Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island. <hl> While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899 , the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio. <hl>

The Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island. While Wake has been administered by the United States since <hl> 1899 <hl>, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio.

While Wake has been administered by the United States since <hl> 1899 <hl> , the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio.


Question: What does the Marshall Islands government call Wake Island?

Answer: Enen-kio

The Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island. <hl> While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name Enen-kio . <hl>

The Marshall Islands also lays claim to Wake Island. While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name <hl> Enen-kio <hl>.

While Wake has been administered by the United States since 1899, the Marshallese government refers to it by the name <hl> Enen-kio <hl> .


Question: When does the wet season in the Marshalls begin?

The climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November. Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines.

Answer: May

<hl> The climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November. <hl> Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines.

The climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from <hl> May <hl> to November. Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines.


Question: In what month does the Marshall Islands wet season end?

Answer: November

<hl> The climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November . <hl> Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines.

The climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to <hl> November <hl>. Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines.

The climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to <hl> November <hl> .


Question: Typhoons sometimes begin as what whether event in the Marshalls?

Answer: tropical storms

The climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November. <hl> Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines. <hl>

The climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November. Many Pacific typhoons begin as <hl> tropical storms <hl> in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines.


Question: Along with the Marianas, where do typhoons that begin in the Marshalls sometimes terminate?

Answer: the Philippines

The climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November. <hl> Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines . <hl>

The climate is hot and humid, with a wet season from May to November. Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and <hl> the Philippines <hl>.

Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and <hl> the Philippines <hl> .


Question: What feature makes the Marshalls susceptible to harm due to rising sea levels?

Due to its very low elevation, the Marshall Islands are threatened by the potential effects of sea level rise. According to the president of Nauru, the Marshall Islands are the most endangered nation in the world due to flooding from climate change.

Answer: its very low elevation

<hl> Due to its very low elevation , the Marshall Islands are threatened by the potential effects of sea level rise. <hl> According to the president of Nauru, the Marshall Islands are the most endangered nation in the world due to flooding from climate change.

Due to <hl> its very low elevation <hl>, the Marshall Islands are threatened by the potential effects of sea level rise. According to the president of Nauru, the Marshall Islands are the most endangered nation in the world due to flooding from climate change.

Due to <hl> its very low elevation <hl> , the Marshall Islands are threatened by the potential effects of sea level rise.


Question: Who said that the Marshalls are the most endangered nation in the world?

Answer: the president of Nauru

Due to its very low elevation, the Marshall Islands are threatened by the potential effects of sea level rise. <hl> According to the president of Nauru , the Marshall Islands are the most endangered nation in the world due to flooding from climate change. <hl>

Due to its very low elevation, the Marshall Islands are threatened by the potential effects of sea level rise. According to <hl> the president of Nauru <hl>, the Marshall Islands are the most endangered nation in the world due to flooding from climate change.

According to <hl> the president of Nauru <hl> , the Marshall Islands are the most endangered nation in the world due to flooding from climate change.


Question: Why are the Marshall Islands the most endangered nation on Earth?

Answer: flooding from climate change

Due to its very low elevation, the Marshall Islands are threatened by the potential effects of sea level rise. <hl> According to the president of Nauru, the Marshall Islands are the most endangered nation in the world due to flooding from climate change . <hl>

Due to its very low elevation, the Marshall Islands are threatened by the potential effects of sea level rise. According to the president of Nauru, the Marshall Islands are the most endangered nation in the world due to <hl> flooding from climate change <hl>.

According to the president of Nauru, the Marshall Islands are the most endangered nation in the world due to <hl> flooding from climate change <hl> .


Question: How many millimeters of rain do the northern atolls of the Marshall Islands receive?

Population has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall. The northern atolls get 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains.

Answer: 1,300

Population has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall. <hl> The northern atolls get 50 inches ( 1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. <hl> The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains.

Population has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall. The northern atolls get 50 inches (<hl> 1,300 <hl> mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains.

The northern atolls get 50 inches ( <hl> 1,300 <hl> mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that.


Question: What is the main source of fresh water for the Marshall Islands?

Answer: rainfall

<hl> Population has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall . <hl> The northern atolls get 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains.

Population has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from <hl> rainfall <hl>. The northern atolls get 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains.

Population has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from <hl> rainfall <hl> .


Question: What is the Marshall Islands often threatened with?

Answer: drought

Population has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall. The northern atolls get 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. <hl> The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains. <hl>

Population has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall. The northern atolls get 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. The threat of <hl> drought <hl> is commonplace throughout the island chains.


Question: How much more rain do the southern atolls get compared to the northern?

Answer: twice

Population has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall. <hl> The northern atolls get 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about twice that. <hl> The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains.

Population has outstripped the supply of freshwater, usually from rainfall. The northern atolls get 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall annually; the southern atolls about <hl> twice <hl> that. The threat of drought is commonplace throughout the island chains.


Question: What body did the Marshall Islands join in 2007?

In 2007, the Marshall Islands joined the International Labour Organization, which means its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks. This may impact business conditions in the islands.

Answer: the International Labour Organization

<hl> In 2007, the Marshall Islands joined the International Labour Organization , which means its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks. <hl> This may impact business conditions in the islands.

In 2007, the Marshall Islands joined <hl> the International Labour Organization <hl>, which means its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks. This may impact business conditions in the islands.

In 2007, the Marshall Islands joined <hl> the International Labour Organization <hl> , which means its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks.


Question: What is the significance of the Marshall Islands joining the International Labour Organization?

Answer: its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks

<hl> In 2007, the Marshall Islands joined the International Labour Organization, which means its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks . <hl> This may impact business conditions in the islands.

In 2007, the Marshall Islands joined the International Labour Organization, which means <hl> its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks <hl>. This may impact business conditions in the islands.

In 2007, the Marshall Islands joined the International Labour Organization, which means <hl> its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks <hl> .


Question: What may see benefits from the Marshalls joining the International Labour Organization?

Answer: business conditions

In 2007, the Marshall Islands joined the International Labour Organization, which means its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks. <hl> This may impact business conditions in the islands. <hl>

In 2007, the Marshall Islands joined the International Labour Organization, which means its labour laws will comply with international benchmarks. This may impact <hl> business conditions <hl> in the islands.


Question: How much money did the Marshall Islands receive yearly from the United States until 2013?

United States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a trust fund, made up of U.S. and RMI contributions, will begin perpetual annual payouts.

Answer: US$57.7 million

United States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. <hl> Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a trust fund, made up of U.S. and RMI contributions, will begin perpetual annual payouts. <hl>

United States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide <hl> US$57.7 million <hl> per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a trust fund, made up of U.S. and RMI contributions, will begin perpetual annual payouts.


Question: How much money will the United States give the Marshal Islands every year until 2023?

Answer: US$62.7 million

United States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. <hl> Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a trust fund, made up of U.S. and RMI contributions, will begin perpetual annual payouts. <hl>

United States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then <hl> US$62.7 million <hl> through 2023, at which time a trust fund, made up of U.S. and RMI contributions, will begin perpetual annual payouts.


Question: What document defines how much money is transferred from the United States to the Marshall Islands?

Answer: the Amended Compact of Free Association

United States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. <hl> Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association , the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a trust fund, made up of U.S. and RMI contributions, will begin perpetual annual payouts. <hl>

United States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. Under terms of <hl> the Amended Compact of Free Association <hl>, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a trust fund, made up of U.S. and RMI contributions, will begin perpetual annual payouts.

Under terms of <hl> the Amended Compact of Free Association <hl> , the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a trust fund, made up of U.S. and RMI contributions, will begin perpetual annual payouts.


Question: What will be established in 2023?

Answer: a trust fund

United States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. <hl> Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time a trust fund , made up of U.S. and RMI contributions, will begin perpetual annual payouts. <hl>

United States government assistance is the mainstay of the economy. Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time <hl> a trust fund <hl>, made up of U.S. and RMI contributions, will begin perpetual annual payouts.

Under terms of the Amended Compact of Free Association, the U.S. is committed to provide US$57.7 million per year in assistance to the Marshall Islands (RMI) through 2013, and then US$62.7 million through 2023, at which time <hl> a trust fund <hl> , made up of U.S. and RMI contributions, will begin perpetual annual payouts.


Question: On what atoll is a missile test facility based?

The United States Army maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll. Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base.

Answer: Kwajalein Atoll

<hl> The United States Army maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll . <hl> Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base.

The United States Army maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on <hl> Kwajalein Atoll <hl>. Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base.

The United States Army maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on <hl> Kwajalein Atoll <hl> .


Question: Who is the missile test facility named after?

Answer: Ronald Reagan

<hl> The United States Army maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll. <hl> Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base.

The United States Army maintains the <hl> Ronald Reagan <hl> Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll. Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base.


Question: What is the official name of the missile test facility?

Answer: Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site

<hl> The United States Army maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll. <hl> Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base.

The United States Army maintains the <hl> Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site <hl> on Kwajalein Atoll. Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base.


Question: What organization operates the missile test site?

Answer: United States Army

<hl> The United States Army maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll. <hl> Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base.

The <hl> United States Army <hl> maintains the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll. Marshallese land owners receive rent for the base.


Question: Along with coconuts, tomatoes and melons, what crops are notably grown in the Marshalls?

Agricultural production is concentrated on small farms.[citation needed] The most important commercial crops are coconuts, tomatoes, melons, and breadfruit.[citation needed]

Answer: breadfruit

<hl> Agricultural production is concentrated on small farms.[citation needed] The most important commercial crops are coconuts, tomatoes, melons, and breadfruit .[citation needed] <hl>

Agricultural production is concentrated on small farms.[citation needed] The most important commercial crops are coconuts, tomatoes, melons, and <hl> breadfruit <hl>.[citation needed]

Agricultural production is concentrated on small farms.[citation needed] The most important commercial crops are coconuts, tomatoes, melons, and <hl> breadfruit <hl> .[citation needed]


Question: Where does most agricultural production take place?

Answer: small farms

<hl> Agricultural production is concentrated on small farms .[citation needed] The most important commercial crops are coconuts, tomatoes, melons, and breadfruit.[citation needed] <hl>

Agricultural production is concentrated on <hl> small farms <hl>.[citation needed] The most important commercial crops are coconuts, tomatoes, melons, and breadfruit.[citation needed]

Agricultural production is concentrated on <hl> small farms <hl> .[citation needed] The most important commercial crops are coconuts, tomatoes, melons, and breadfruit.[citation needed]


Question: In what year was a tuna loining plant constructed?

In 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the government to prevent closure. But government officials personally interested in an economic stake in the plant refused to help. After the plant closed, it was taken over by the government, which had been the guarantor of a $2 million loan to the business.[citation needed]

Answer: 1999

<hl> In 1999 , a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. <hl> But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the government to prevent closure. But government officials personally interested in an economic stake in the plant refused to help. After the plant closed, it was taken over by the government, which had been the guarantor of a $2 million loan to the business.[citation needed]

In <hl> 1999 <hl>, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the government to prevent closure. But government officials personally interested in an economic stake in the plant refused to help. After the plant closed, it was taken over by the government, which had been the guarantor of a $2 million loan to the business.[citation needed]

In <hl> 1999 <hl> , a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women.


Question: How many people worked at the tuna loining plant?

Answer: 400

<hl> In 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. <hl> But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the government to prevent closure. But government officials personally interested in an economic stake in the plant refused to help. After the plant closed, it was taken over by the government, which had been the guarantor of a $2 million loan to the business.[citation needed]

In 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than <hl> 400 <hl> employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the government to prevent closure. But government officials personally interested in an economic stake in the plant refused to help. After the plant closed, it was taken over by the government, which had been the guarantor of a $2 million loan to the business.[citation needed]


Question: In what year did the tuna loining plant shut down?

Answer: 2005

In 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. <hl> But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. <hl> Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the government to prevent closure. But government officials personally interested in an economic stake in the plant refused to help. After the plant closed, it was taken over by the government, which had been the guarantor of a $2 million loan to the business.[citation needed]

In 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in <hl> 2005 <hl> after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the government to prevent closure. But government officials personally interested in an economic stake in the plant refused to help. After the plant closed, it was taken over by the government, which had been the guarantor of a $2 million loan to the business.[citation needed]


Question: Before it shut down, what was the tuna loining plant attempting to produce?

Answer: tuna steaks

In 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. <hl> But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks , a process that requires half as many employees. <hl> Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the government to prevent closure. But government officials personally interested in an economic stake in the plant refused to help. After the plant closed, it was taken over by the government, which had been the guarantor of a $2 million loan to the business.[citation needed]

In 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce <hl> tuna steaks <hl>, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the government to prevent closure. But government officials personally interested in an economic stake in the plant refused to help. After the plant closed, it was taken over by the government, which had been the guarantor of a $2 million loan to the business.[citation needed]

But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce <hl> tuna steaks <hl> , a process that requires half as many employees.


Question: What was the amount of the loan to the tuna loining plant that the Marshall Islands government was responsible for?

Answer: $2 million

In 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the government to prevent closure. But government officials personally interested in an economic stake in the plant refused to help. <hl> After the plant closed, it was taken over by the government, which had been the guarantor of a $2 million loan to the business.[citation needed] <hl>

In 1999, a private company built a tuna loining plant with more than 400 employees, mostly women. But the plant closed in 2005 after a failed attempt to convert it to produce tuna steaks, a process that requires half as many employees. Operating costs exceeded revenue, and the plant's owners tried to partner with the government to prevent closure. But government officials personally interested in an economic stake in the plant refused to help. After the plant closed, it was taken over by the government, which had been the guarantor of a <hl> $2 million <hl> loan to the business.[citation needed]


Question: Who did Witon Barry work for?

On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coconut trees abound in the Pacific's tropical islands. Copra, the meat of the coconut, yields coconut oil (1 liter for every 6 to 10 coconuts). In 2009, a 57 kW solar power plant was installed, the largest in the Pacific at the time, including New Zealand. It is estimated that 330 kW of solar and 450 kW of wind power would be required to make the College of the Marshall Islands energy self-sufficient. Marshalls Energy Company (MEC), a government entity, provides the islands with electricity. In 2008, 420 solar home systems of 200 Wp each were installed on Ailinglaplap Atoll, sufficient for limited electricity use.

Answer: the Tobolar Copra processing plant

<hl> On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. <hl> Coconut trees abound in the Pacific's tropical islands. Copra, the meat of the coconut, yields coconut oil (1 liter for every 6 to 10 coconuts). In 2009, a 57 kW solar power plant was installed, the largest in the Pacific at the time, including New Zealand. It is estimated that 330 kW of solar and 450 kW of wind power would be required to make the College of the Marshall Islands energy self-sufficient. Marshalls Energy Company (MEC), a government entity, provides the islands with electricity. In 2008, 420 solar home systems of 200 Wp each were installed on Ailinglaplap Atoll, sufficient for limited electricity use.

On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of <hl> the Tobolar Copra processing plant <hl> in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coconut trees abound in the Pacific's tropical islands. Copra, the meat of the coconut, yields coconut oil (1 liter for every 6 to 10 coconuts). In 2009, a 57 kW solar power plant was installed, the largest in the Pacific at the time, including New Zealand. It is estimated that 330 kW of solar and 450 kW of wind power would be required to make the College of the Marshall Islands energy self-sufficient. Marshalls Energy Company (MEC), a government entity, provides the islands with electricity. In 2008, 420 solar home systems of 200 Wp each were installed on Ailinglaplap Atoll, sufficient for limited electricity use.


Question: Where was the Tobolar Copra plant located?

Answer: Majuro

<hl> On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro ) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. <hl> Coconut trees abound in the Pacific's tropical islands. Copra, the meat of the coconut, yields coconut oil (1 liter for every 6 to 10 coconuts). In 2009, a 57 kW solar power plant was installed, the largest in the Pacific at the time, including New Zealand. It is estimated that 330 kW of solar and 450 kW of wind power would be required to make the College of the Marshall Islands energy self-sufficient. Marshalls Energy Company (MEC), a government entity, provides the islands with electricity. In 2008, 420 solar home systems of 200 Wp each were installed on Ailinglaplap Atoll, sufficient for limited electricity use.

On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of <hl> Majuro <hl>) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coconut trees abound in the Pacific's tropical islands. Copra, the meat of the coconut, yields coconut oil (1 liter for every 6 to 10 coconuts). In 2009, a 57 kW solar power plant was installed, the largest in the Pacific at the time, including New Zealand. It is estimated that 330 kW of solar and 450 kW of wind power would be required to make the College of the Marshall Islands energy self-sufficient. Marshalls Energy Company (MEC), a government entity, provides the islands with electricity. In 2008, 420 solar home systems of 200 Wp each were installed on Ailinglaplap Atoll, sufficient for limited electricity use.

On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of <hl> Majuro <hl> ) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships.


Question: What is copra?

Answer: the meat of the coconut

On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coconut trees abound in the Pacific's tropical islands. <hl> Copra, the meat of the coconut , yields coconut oil (1 liter for every 6 to 10 coconuts). <hl> In 2009, a 57 kW solar power plant was installed, the largest in the Pacific at the time, including New Zealand. It is estimated that 330 kW of solar and 450 kW of wind power would be required to make the College of the Marshall Islands energy self-sufficient. Marshalls Energy Company (MEC), a government entity, provides the islands with electricity. In 2008, 420 solar home systems of 200 Wp each were installed on Ailinglaplap Atoll, sufficient for limited electricity use.

On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coconut trees abound in the Pacific's tropical islands. Copra, <hl> the meat of the coconut <hl>, yields coconut oil (1 liter for every 6 to 10 coconuts). In 2009, a 57 kW solar power plant was installed, the largest in the Pacific at the time, including New Zealand. It is estimated that 330 kW of solar and 450 kW of wind power would be required to make the College of the Marshall Islands energy self-sufficient. Marshalls Energy Company (MEC), a government entity, provides the islands with electricity. In 2008, 420 solar home systems of 200 Wp each were installed on Ailinglaplap Atoll, sufficient for limited electricity use.

Copra, <hl> the meat of the coconut <hl> , yields coconut oil (1 liter for every 6 to 10 coconuts).


Question: How many coconuts are required to produce 1 liter of coconut oil?

Answer: 6 to 10

On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coconut trees abound in the Pacific's tropical islands. <hl> Copra, the meat of the coconut, yields coconut oil (1 liter for every 6 to 10 coconuts). <hl> In 2009, a 57 kW solar power plant was installed, the largest in the Pacific at the time, including New Zealand. It is estimated that 330 kW of solar and 450 kW of wind power would be required to make the College of the Marshall Islands energy self-sufficient. Marshalls Energy Company (MEC), a government entity, provides the islands with electricity. In 2008, 420 solar home systems of 200 Wp each were installed on Ailinglaplap Atoll, sufficient for limited electricity use.

On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coconut trees abound in the Pacific's tropical islands. Copra, the meat of the coconut, yields coconut oil (1 liter for every <hl> 6 to 10 <hl> coconuts). In 2009, a 57 kW solar power plant was installed, the largest in the Pacific at the time, including New Zealand. It is estimated that 330 kW of solar and 450 kW of wind power would be required to make the College of the Marshall Islands energy self-sufficient. Marshalls Energy Company (MEC), a government entity, provides the islands with electricity. In 2008, 420 solar home systems of 200 Wp each were installed on Ailinglaplap Atoll, sufficient for limited electricity use.


Question: How many kilowatts of power are produced by the solar plant built in 2009?

Answer: 57

On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coconut trees abound in the Pacific's tropical islands. Copra, the meat of the coconut, yields coconut oil (1 liter for every 6 to 10 coconuts). <hl> In 2009, a 57 kW solar power plant was installed, the largest in the Pacific at the time, including New Zealand. <hl> It is estimated that 330 kW of solar and 450 kW of wind power would be required to make the College of the Marshall Islands energy self-sufficient. Marshalls Energy Company (MEC), a government entity, provides the islands with electricity. In 2008, 420 solar home systems of 200 Wp each were installed on Ailinglaplap Atoll, sufficient for limited electricity use.

On September 15, 2007, Witon Barry (of the Tobolar Copra processing plant in the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro) said power authorities, private companies, and entrepreneurs had been experimenting with coconut oil as alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles, power generators, and ships. Coconut trees abound in the Pacific's tropical islands. Copra, the meat of the coconut, yields coconut oil (1 liter for every 6 to 10 coconuts). In 2009, a <hl> 57 <hl> kW solar power plant was installed, the largest in the Pacific at the time, including New Zealand. It is estimated that 330 kW of solar and 450 kW of wind power would be required to make the College of the Marshall Islands energy self-sufficient. Marshalls Energy Company (MEC), a government entity, provides the islands with electricity. In 2008, 420 solar home systems of 200 Wp each were installed on Ailinglaplap Atoll, sufficient for limited electricity use.


Question: About how many people lived in the Marshall Islands in 1862?

Historical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urban center, located in Kwajalein Atoll. This excludes many who have relocated elsewhere, primarily to the United States. The Compact of Free Association allows them to freely relocate to the United States and obtain work there. A large concentration of about 4,300 Marshall Islanders have relocated to Springdale, Arkansas, the largest population concentration of natives outside their island home.

Answer: 10,000

Historical population figures are unknown. <hl> In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000 . <hl> In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urban center, located in Kwajalein Atoll. This excludes many who have relocated elsewhere, primarily to the United States. The Compact of Free Association allows them to freely relocate to the United States and obtain work there. A large concentration of about 4,300 Marshall Islanders have relocated to Springdale, Arkansas, the largest population concentration of natives outside their island home.

Historical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about <hl> 10,000 <hl>. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urban center, located in Kwajalein Atoll. This excludes many who have relocated elsewhere, primarily to the United States. The Compact of Free Association allows them to freely relocate to the United States and obtain work there. A large concentration of about 4,300 Marshall Islanders have relocated to Springdale, Arkansas, the largest population concentration of natives outside their island home.

In 1862, the population was estimated at about <hl> 10,000 <hl> .


Question: How many people lived in the Marshall Islands in 1960?

Answer: 15,000

Historical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. <hl> In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000 . <hl> In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urban center, located in Kwajalein Atoll. This excludes many who have relocated elsewhere, primarily to the United States. The Compact of Free Association allows them to freely relocate to the United States and obtain work there. A large concentration of about 4,300 Marshall Islanders have relocated to Springdale, Arkansas, the largest population concentration of natives outside their island home.

Historical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about <hl> 15,000 <hl>. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urban center, located in Kwajalein Atoll. This excludes many who have relocated elsewhere, primarily to the United States. The Compact of Free Association allows them to freely relocate to the United States and obtain work there. A large concentration of about 4,300 Marshall Islanders have relocated to Springdale, Arkansas, the largest population concentration of natives outside their island home.

In 1960, the entire population was about <hl> 15,000 <hl> .


Question: As of July 2011, how many people resided on the Marshall Islands?

Answer: 72,191

Historical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. <hl> In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191 . <hl> Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urban center, located in Kwajalein Atoll. This excludes many who have relocated elsewhere, primarily to the United States. The Compact of Free Association allows them to freely relocate to the United States and obtain work there. A large concentration of about 4,300 Marshall Islanders have relocated to Springdale, Arkansas, the largest population concentration of natives outside their island home.

Historical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about <hl> 72,191 <hl>. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urban center, located in Kwajalein Atoll. This excludes many who have relocated elsewhere, primarily to the United States. The Compact of Free Association allows them to freely relocate to the United States and obtain work there. A large concentration of about 4,300 Marshall Islanders have relocated to Springdale, Arkansas, the largest population concentration of natives outside their island home.

In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about <hl> 72,191 <hl> .


Question: On what atoll is Ebeye located?

Answer: Kwajalein Atoll

Historical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. <hl> Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urban center, located in Kwajalein Atoll . <hl> This excludes many who have relocated elsewhere, primarily to the United States. The Compact of Free Association allows them to freely relocate to the United States and obtain work there. A large concentration of about 4,300 Marshall Islanders have relocated to Springdale, Arkansas, the largest population concentration of natives outside their island home.

Historical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urban center, located in <hl> Kwajalein Atoll <hl>. This excludes many who have relocated elsewhere, primarily to the United States. The Compact of Free Association allows them to freely relocate to the United States and obtain work there. A large concentration of about 4,300 Marshall Islanders have relocated to Springdale, Arkansas, the largest population concentration of natives outside their island home.

Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urban center, located in <hl> Kwajalein Atoll <hl> .


Question: What town hosts the largest number of Marshall Islanders outside the Marshall Islands?

Answer: Springdale, Arkansas

Historical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urban center, located in Kwajalein Atoll. This excludes many who have relocated elsewhere, primarily to the United States. The Compact of Free Association allows them to freely relocate to the United States and obtain work there. <hl> A large concentration of about 4,300 Marshall Islanders have relocated to Springdale, Arkansas , the largest population concentration of natives outside their island home. <hl>

Historical population figures are unknown. In 1862, the population was estimated at about 10,000. In 1960, the entire population was about 15,000. In July 2011, the number of island residents was estimated to number about 72,191. Over two-thirds of the population live in the capital, Majuro and Ebeye, the secondary urban center, located in Kwajalein Atoll. This excludes many who have relocated elsewhere, primarily to the United States. The Compact of Free Association allows them to freely relocate to the United States and obtain work there. A large concentration of about 4,300 Marshall Islanders have relocated to <hl> Springdale, Arkansas <hl>, the largest population concentration of natives outside their island home.

A large concentration of about 4,300 Marshall Islanders have relocated to <hl> Springdale, Arkansas <hl> , the largest population concentration of natives outside their island home.


Question: What is the ethnicity of most Marshall Islands residents?

Most of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. The outer islands are sparsely populated due to lack of employment opportunities and economic development. Life on the outer atolls is generally traditional.

Answer: Marshallese

<hl> Most of the residents are Marshallese , who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. <hl> A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. The outer islands are sparsely populated due to lack of employment opportunities and economic development. Life on the outer atolls is generally traditional.

Most of the residents are <hl> Marshallese <hl>, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. The outer islands are sparsely populated due to lack of employment opportunities and economic development. Life on the outer atolls is generally traditional.

Most of the residents are <hl> Marshallese <hl> , who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago.


Question: From what continent did the Marshallese originate?

Answer: Asia

<hl> Most of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. <hl> A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. The outer islands are sparsely populated due to lack of employment opportunities and economic development. Life on the outer atolls is generally traditional.

Most of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from <hl> Asia <hl> several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. The outer islands are sparsely populated due to lack of employment opportunities and economic development. Life on the outer atolls is generally traditional.


Question: What fraction of the population lives on Majuro or Ebeye?

Answer: one-half

Most of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. <hl> About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. <hl> The outer islands are sparsely populated due to lack of employment opportunities and economic development. Life on the outer atolls is generally traditional.

Most of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About <hl> one-half <hl> of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. The outer islands are sparsely populated due to lack of employment opportunities and economic development. Life on the outer atolls is generally traditional.


Question: What recent Asian ancestry do some Marshall Island residents have?

Answer: Japanese

Most of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. <hl> A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese . <hl> About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. The outer islands are sparsely populated due to lack of employment opportunities and economic development. Life on the outer atolls is generally traditional.

Most of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly <hl> Japanese <hl>. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. The outer islands are sparsely populated due to lack of employment opportunities and economic development. Life on the outer atolls is generally traditional.

A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly <hl> Japanese <hl> .


Question: From when did the Marshallese migrate from the Asian continent?

Answer: several thousand years ago

<hl> Most of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia several thousand years ago . <hl> A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. The outer islands are sparsely populated due to lack of employment opportunities and economic development. Life on the outer atolls is generally traditional.

Most of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia <hl> several thousand years ago <hl>. A minority of Marshallese have some recent Asian ancestry, mainly Japanese. About one-half of the nation's population lives on Majuro, the capital, and Ebeye, a densely populated island. The outer islands are sparsely populated due to lack of employment opportunities and economic development. Life on the outer atolls is generally traditional.

Most of the residents are Marshallese, who are of Micronesian origin and migrated from Asia <hl> several thousand years ago <hl> .


Question: What was the previous name of the United Church of Christ?

Major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, 24.2%; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also represented are Bukot Nan Jesus (also known as Assembly of God Part Two), 2.2%; Baptist, 1.0%; Seventh-day Adventists, 0.9%; Full Gospel, 0.7%; and the Baha'i Faith, 0.6%; Persons without any religious affiliation account for a very small percentage of the population. There is also a small community of Ahmadiyya Muslims based in Majuro, with the first mosque opening in the capital in September 2012.

Answer: Congregational

<hl> Major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational ), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, 24.2%; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also represented are Bukot Nan Jesus (also known as Assembly of God Part Two), 2.2%; Baptist, 1.0%; Seventh-day Adventists, 0.9%; Full Gospel, 0.7%; and the Baha'i Faith, 0.6%; Persons without any religious affiliation account for a very small percentage of the population. <hl> There is also a small community of Ahmadiyya Muslims based in Majuro, with the first mosque opening in the capital in September 2012.

Major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly <hl> Congregational <hl>), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, 24.2%; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also represented are Bukot Nan Jesus (also known as Assembly of God Part Two), 2.2%; Baptist, 1.0%; Seventh-day Adventists, 0.9%; Full Gospel, 0.7%; and the Baha'i Faith, 0.6%; Persons without any religious affiliation account for a very small percentage of the population. There is also a small community of Ahmadiyya Muslims based in Majuro, with the first mosque opening in the capital in September 2012.

Major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly <hl> Congregational <hl> ), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, 24.2%; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also represented are Bukot Nan Jesus (also known as Assembly of God Part Two), 2.2%; Baptist, 1.0%; Seventh-day Adventists, 0.9%; Full Gospel, 0.7%; and the Baha'i Faith, 0.6%; Persons without any religious affiliation account for a very small percentage of the population.


Question: What percentage of Marshall Islanders belong to the Assemblies of God?

Answer: 24.2%

<hl> Major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, 24.2% ; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also represented are Bukot Nan Jesus (also known as Assembly of God Part Two), 2.2%; Baptist, 1.0%; Seventh-day Adventists, 0.9%; Full Gospel, 0.7%; and the Baha'i Faith, 0.6%; Persons without any religious affiliation account for a very small percentage of the population. <hl> There is also a small community of Ahmadiyya Muslims based in Majuro, with the first mosque opening in the capital in September 2012.

Major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, <hl> 24.2% <hl>; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also represented are Bukot Nan Jesus (also known as Assembly of God Part Two), 2.2%; Baptist, 1.0%; Seventh-day Adventists, 0.9%; Full Gospel, 0.7%; and the Baha'i Faith, 0.6%; Persons without any religious affiliation account for a very small percentage of the population. There is also a small community of Ahmadiyya Muslims based in Majuro, with the first mosque opening in the capital in September 2012.

Major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands include the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational), with 51.5% of the population; the Assemblies of God, <hl> 24.2% <hl> ; the Roman Catholic Church, 8.4%; and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), 8.3%; Also represented are Bukot Nan Jesus (also known as Assembly of God Part Two), 2.2%; Baptist, 1.0%; Seventh-day Adventists, 0.9%; Full Gospel, 0.7%; and the Baha'i Faith, 0.6%; Persons without any religious affiliation account for a very small percentage of the population.