Want to learn about Marshall Islands? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Marshall Islands
| Capital | Majuro |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Population | 42,000 |
| Languages | English, Marshallese |
| Currency | United States dollar |
| National symbol | Bikini Atoll (Symbolic) |
| Famous food | Macadamia Nut Pie |
In Marshall Islands, people often speak English, Marshallese. A friendly way to say hello is "Yokwe". 👋
Fun facts about Marshall Islands for kids
- The Marshall Islands cover over 750,000 square miles of ocean, but only 70 square miles of land!
- Instead of a compass, ancient navigators used 'Stick Charts' made of shells and sticks to map the ocean waves!
- Bikini Atoll was famously used for nuclear testing and is now a UNESCO site.
- 'Yokwe' means hello, goodbye, and love, similar to Hawaii's Aloha.
- Mat weaving using pandanus leaves is a highly respected traditional skill.
Famous places in Marshall Islands
- Bikini Atoll
- Alele Museum
- Laura Beach
Nature and symbols of Marshall Islands
- Bikini Atoll (Symbolic)
- National sport: Sailing
Going to Marshall Islands with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Yokwe".
- Find Majuro, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇲🇭 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Macadamia Nut Pie at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Bikini Atoll.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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