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Utrik
Utirik Atoll or Utrik Atoll ( Marshallese: , ) is a coral atoll of 10 islands in the Pacific Ocean, and forms a legislative district of the Ratak Chain of the Marshall Islands. Its total land area is only , but it encloses a lagoon with an area of . It is located approximately east of Ujae Atoll. The population of Utirik Atoll is 300-400 as of 2020. it is one of the northernmost Marshall Islands with permanent habitation. The larger islets are: * Utirik () * Aon () * Bikrak () * Pike () * Āllok () * Nalap () History Historical artifacts have been unearthed on the Atoll which date back to ca. 380 C.E., including tools likely used by early Micronesian peoples. Its first recorded sighting was by the Spanish navigator Álvaro de Saavedra on board the ship ''Florida'' on 29 December 1527. Together with Rongelap, Ailinginae and Toke atolls, they were charted as ''Islas de los Reyes'' (Islands of the Three Wise Kings in Spanish) due to the proximity of Epiphany. Utirik Atoll was c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marshall Islands Public School System
Republic of Marshall Islands Public School System (PSS) is the public school system of the Marshall Islands, headquartered in Majuro. It was established in November 2013 by Public Law 2013-23. It is a part of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Training. Schools Elementary schools The system's Division of Instruction and School Management, headed by an Associate Commissioner, is responsible for the operation of its elementary schools: * Ailinglaplap ** Airok Ailinglaplap ** Buoj Elementary School ** Enewa Elementary School ** Jah Elementary School ** Jeh Elementary School ** Jobwon Elementary School ** Katiej Elementary School ** Mejel Elementary School ** Woja Elementary School * Ailuk ** Ailuk Elementary School ** Enejelar Elementary School * Arno ** Arno Elementary School ** Bikarej Elementary School ** Ine Elementary School ** Jabo Elementary School ** Kilange Elementary School ** Longar Elementary School ** Lukoj Elementary School ** Matolen Elementary School ** Tinak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
