Bikar Atoll (Bikar Atoll)
Bikar Atoll (Marshallese: Pikaar, ) is an uninhabited atoll in the Ratak Chain of the Marshall Islands. It is one of the smallest atolls in the Marshalls. Due to its relative isolation from the main islands in the group, Bikar's flora and fauna has been able to exist in a relatively pristine condition.
It is located 579 km north of Majuro Atoll, the capital of the Marshall Islands, 320 km South-southeast of Bokak, and 115 km north of Utirik, the nearest inhabited atoll. The land area is 0.5 km2, surrounding a 37.4 km2 lagoon. It consists of 6 islets.
It is located 579 km north of Majuro Atoll, the capital of the Marshall Islands, 320 km South-southeast of Bokak, and 115 km north of Utirik, the nearest inhabited atoll. The land area is 0.5 km2, surrounding a 37.4 km2 lagoon. It consists of 6 islets.
Map - Bikar Atoll (Bikar Atoll)
Map
Country - Marshall_Islands
Flag of the Marshall Islands |
The country's population of 42,050 people (at the 2021 World Bank Census ) is spread out over five islands and 29 coral atolls, comprising 1,156 individual islands and islets. The capital and largest city is Majuro. It has the largest portion of its territory composed of water of any sovereign state, at 97.87%. The islands share maritime boundaries with Wake Island to the north, Kiribati to the southeast, Nauru to the south, and the Federated States of Micronesia to the west. About 52.3% of Marshall Islanders (27,797 at the 2011 Census) live on Majuro. In 2016, 73.3% of the population were defined as being "urban". The UN also indicates a population density of 295 PD/km2, and its projected 2020 population is 59,190.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
---|---|---|---|
USD | United States dollar | $ | 2 |
ISO | Language |
---|---|
EN | English language |
MH | Marshallese language |