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The population is 52,634 people between the 34 landmasses. Their government is a representative democracy. D.J

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The Marshall Islands are in a very good financial spot right now. They receive money from the United States to pay for aid and to keep their economy afloat. Between 2004 and 2024 they will receive 1.5 billion dollars from the United states. D.J

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Points of interest in the Marshall islands include Arno Atoll, Ebeye Islands, Kalalin Pass, and Maloelap Atoll. Some religions of the islands include Christianity and Mormonism. The cultures of the islands include American, German, and Japanese cultures. A.M.

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There was not any opposition, however the leaders of the islands drew up a compact that said that the United States was responsible for defense, financial support, and any aid efforts. D.J

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The Marshall Islands have a long history, in the late 40's and 50's the United States used them as testing grounds for nuclear Bombs. In 1991 they became part of the United Nations. D.J

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How the U.S. controls these islands today

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How the U.S. controls these islands today

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The U.S. no longer controls these islands after they gained independence in 1986 by signing a Compact of Free Association with the U.S. in 1983. However we are still responsible for their defense and aid. A.M.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Islands
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/26551.htm
https://www.britannica.com/place/Marshall-Islands
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/marshall_islands/marshall_islands_economy.html
http://www.rmiembassyus.org/Government.htm

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The Marshall Islands were acquired by the U.S. in  1944 from Japan.They gained control of these islands because of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in which happened after World War ll. A.M.

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The Republic of the Marshall Islands are located in the central Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and the Philippines. A.M.