Marshall Islands

Languages:

The official languages of the Marshall Islands are Marshallese and English. Marshallese is the national language and is spoken by the majority of the population. It is a Micronesian language that is unique to the Marshall Islands and is closely related to other languages spoken in the region. English is also widely spoken, particularly in government, business, and educational settings, and it is considered to be an important language for trade and commerce.

Religion:

The majority of the population in the Marshall Islands practices Christianity, particularly various Protestant denominations, including the United Church of Christ and the Assembly of God. Catholicism is also present in the Marshall Islands but represents a smaller percentage of the population. Traditional Marshallese religion, which includes ancestor worship and belief in spirits, is also present in the Marshall Islands and is often mixed with Christianity. The Constitution of the Marshall Islands guarantees freedom of religion and prohibits discrimination based on religious beliefs.

Ethnic Groups:

Marshallese 92.1%, mixed Marshallese 5.9%, other 2% (2006 est.)