What are the differences between the outer islands and Majuro?
Volunteers who live on the outer islands will have a very different living experience than volunteers who live in Majuro. Majuro is the capital city of the Marshall Islands, with a population of about 24,000 people. It offers both the advantages and disadvantages of urban centers found in other developing countries. There is running water and electricity, moderate-sized stores including grocery stores that cater to the small ex-pat communities, and even cable television. The ex-pat community on Majuro consists of perhaps 200 Americans in addition other Micronesians, some Chinese and Filipinos, and a sprinkling of others. There are several grocery stores that cater to these populations as well as to urban Marshallese who enjoy many western and oriental foods. While there are sections of Majuro that have a high population density, there are many where the density is quite low, particularly past the airport. From Majuro Island, which is actually a 29-mile string of islands in the Majuro A
Volunteers who live on the outer islands will have a very different living experience than volunteers who live in Majuro. Majuro is the capital city of the Marshall Islands, with a population of about 24,000 people. It offers both the advantages and disadvantages of urban centers found in other developing countries. There is running water and electricity, moderate-sized stores including grocery stores that cater to the small ex-pat communities, and even cable television. The ex-pat community on Majuro consists of perhaps 200 Americans in addition to other Micronesians, some Chinese and Filipinos, and a sprinkling of others. There are several grocery stores that cater to these populations, as well as to urban Marshallese who enjoy many western and oriental foods. While there are sections of Majuro that have a high population density, there are many where the density is quite low, particularly past the airport. From Majuro Island, which is actually a 29-mile string of islands in the Maju
