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Welcome to Kwajalein
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The RMI consists of a double chain of 34 atolls with a total land area of 74 square miles. The RMI capital of Majuro is in the Ratak (sunrise or eastern) chain and Kwajalein Atoll is in the Ralik (sunset or western) chain. RMI Today In 1985, the United States ratified the Compact of Free Association, a document that defines the special relationship between our two countries. It was signed by President Reagan in January 1986 and ratified by the Nitijela (legislature) of the RMI in February 1986. On October 21, 1986, the Compact of Free Association was put in place for a 15-year term, with renewal to be negotiated. In 1991 the RMI became a member of the United Nations. On December 17, 2003, an amended Compact of Free Association was signed.
U.S. and RMI Flags Marshallese Cultural Center 9Educational Opportunities USAKA/RTS offers certain educational opportunities for students from the RMI. Each year, the Guest Student Program offers five children from Ebeye the opportunity to attend Kwajalein schools, beginning in kindergarten and attending through 12th grade. The first group of these students graduated in the class of 1999 from Kwajalein High School. In another cooperative educational program, a number of Kwajalein residents teach and volunteer at Marshallese primary and secondary schools.
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