Marshall Islands

Comprising 29 coral atolls and five main islands divided into the Ratak and Ralik chains, the Marshall Islands stands as the sovereign state with the highest proportion of water to land at 98.13%. Located west of the International Date Line in the Micronesian region, the nation relies heavily on its capital, Majuro, which houses approximately half of the population and serves as a hub for its parliamentary republic government. Economically, the country maintains a GDP of roughly $220 million with a per capita income near $3,866, supported by a currency system utilizing the United States dollar alongside sovereign monetary policies. The economy is further characterized by a strong Christian demographic and a historical legacy of nuclear testing, which continues to influence its development and international relations under a Compact of Free Association with the United States.