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Ma·ju·ro

 (mə-jo͝or′ō)
The capital of the Marshall Islands, an atoll of the southern Ratak Chain.
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Embassy is located on Majuro Atoll, which is home to the capital and nearly half of the country's 70,000 residents.
Marshall Islands: climate change and security cooperation key concerns to tiny island nation
Speaking at the annual Pacific Islands Forum on Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands President Christopher Loeak said the issue will be reflected in the final communique of the 44th Pacific Islands Forum that ends Friday, saying he might also raise the matter with U.S.
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Reefs near the Majuro atoll, due to the higher population, they write, "are far more impacted by fishing and pollution" than other parts of the islands.
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