Enewetak

Marshall Islands

Enewetak Atoll is a large coral atoll located in the Pacific Ocean within the Ralik Chain of the Marshall Islands. It serves as a legislative district and is home to a population of 296 people. The atoll is situated approximately 305 kilometers (190 mi) west of Bikini Atoll.

The geography of Enewetak consists of 40 islands with a total land area of less than 5.85 square kilometers (2.26 sq mi). It features an elevation of no more than 5 meters (16.4 ft) and surrounds a deep central lagoon that measures 80 kilometers (50 mi) in circumference.

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  1. Enewetak Atoll