Basic Information About the Marshall Islands:

Population: The population of the Marshall Islands is 53,104.

GDP:  $ 486 million (2013)

Climate:  The climate of the Marshall Islands can be described as a typical warm, tropical climate with two different seasons. The dry season is between December and April; the rainy season lasts from April to December, with the greatest falls

between July and October.

People:  92.1% Marshallese, 5.9% mixed Marshallese and 2% others

Religion:  Major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands are United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational) (51.5%), Assemblies of God (24.2%), Roman Catholic Church (8.4%), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) (9.5%), Bukot Nan Jesus (also known as Assembly of God Part Two) (2.2%).

Capital:  Majuro is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. 

Language: The official language of the Marshall Islands is Marshallese, but it is common to speak the English language.

Currency:  The country uses the United States dollar as its currency.

Time Zone: UTC+12:00