Mejit

Mejit is a unique standout among the Marshall Islands' Ratak Chain, distinguished by being a single coral island rather than a typical ring-shaped atoll. This geological distinction means that instead of a central saltwater lagoon, Mejit features a rare and precious freshwater lake in its interior. This lake, combined with exceptionally fertile soil, has historically made the island a lush oasis capable of supporting diverse agriculture. Residents cultivate an abundance of breadfruit, pandanus, and taro, making Mejit more self-sufficient than many of its coral-sand neighbors. The island is also renowned across the Pacific for its high-quality handicrafts; the weaving produced by the roughly 350 local residents is often cited as the finest in the Marshall Islands. Because there is no lagoon, the surrounding reefs drop directly into the deep ocean, providing excellent conditions for certain types of fishing and offering a rugged coastal beauty. Visitors to Mejit encounter a community deeply connected to their land and traditions, offering a glimpse into a specialized island ecology that is as rare as it is beautiful.

Nearby cities

Majuro

Majuro is the capital and largest city of the Marshall Islands.

Ebeye

Ebeye is the most populous island of the Kwajalein Atoll.

Ebeye Economic Hub

The most densely populated commercial center in the country.

Arno

Arno is the main settlement on the Arno Atoll, which is the closest atoll to Majuro.

Laura Beach

An idyllic sandy beach at the western end of Majuro Atoll, known for its tranquility.

Laura

Laura is located at the western tip of the Majuro Atoll and is known for its farming.

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Jabor

Jabor is the administrative center of the Jaluit Atoll.

Wotje

Wotje is the largest settlement on the Wotje Atoll.

Mili

Mili is the administrative center of the Mili Atoll.

Kili

Kili is an isolated island in the Ralik Chain.

Aur

Aur is the main settlement of the Aur Atoll.

Wotje Atoll

A picturesque atoll with rich flora and significant remains of a Japanese WWII fortress.

Maloelap

Maloelap is a settlement on the Maloelap Atoll.

History & landmarks

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Ratak Chain

The Ratak Chain, meaning Sunrise Chain, forms the eastern portion of the archipelago's submarine mountain structure.

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Utirik Atoll (Fallout Site)

Historically significant for its exposure to radioactive fallout from the 1954 Castle Bravo nuclear test.

DeBrum House (Likiep)

A 19th-century colonial plantation house built by the DeBrum family, significant for local history.

Laura Village Cultural Center

Laura is located at the western end of Majuro and is known for its traditional lifestyle.

Laura Agriculture Center

The most important agricultural area of Majuro.

Capitol Building

The Capitol Building in Majuro is the seat of the Marshall Islands government.

Nature

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Mejit Island

A unique single island without a lagoon, featuring a rare freshwater lake and fertile soils in its interior.

Mejit Inland Lake

A rare brackish water lake in the center of Mejit Island, representing a unique limnological ecosystem.

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Jemo Island

A tiny, isolated island known as one of the most critical nesting grounds for sea turtles in the Pacific.

Wotje Bird Sanctuary

Small islets within Wotje Atoll serve as critical refuges for threatened Pacific migratory birds.

Wotje Atoll

A large atoll in the Ratak Chain featuring a wide lagoon and islands covered in dense tropical flora.

Erikub Atoll

This uninhabited atoll serves as a primary nesting ground for green sea turtles near the populated Wotje Atoll.

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Taka Atoll

A small atoll protected for its rich avian life and the nesting sites of endangered turtle species.

Maloelap Atoll

A large coral atoll in the Ratak Chain featuring numerous forested islands and a lagoon teeming with fish.

More places

Wotje Airfield Ruins

Wotje hosts extensive ruins of a Japanese WWII airbase.

Wotje Trade Post

A key trade center for the northern atolls.

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Wotje Japanese Base

Extensive Japanese fortifications and aircraft remains from WWII are scattered across this atoll.

Taroa Airfield (Maloelap)

Home to one of the largest Japanese airbases in the Pacific during the early stages of WWII.

Laura Mangrove Forest

A rare terrestrial mangrove ecosystem located on the western end of Majuro Atoll, featuring rich flora.

Majuro WWII Memorial

A monument dedicated to the victims of WWII and the Marshallese people who served during the conflict.

Japanese Peace Park

The Japanese Peace Park in Majuro honors those who fell during the Pacific War.

Uliga Protestant Church

The Uliga Protestant Church is a distinctive white building in central Majuro.