Likiep

Marshall Islands

Likiep Atoll is a coral atoll located in the Pacific Ocean, forming part of the Ratak Chain within the Marshall Islands. It is situated approximately 55 kilometers northwest of Wotje and serves as a legislative district for the region.

The atoll consists of 65 islands with a total land area of 10.26 square kilometers, which encloses a deep central lagoon spanning 424 square kilometers. Notably, Likiep Atoll contains the highest point in the Marshall Islands, an unnamed knoll reaching 10 meters above sea level. As of 2021, the population of the atoll was 228.

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  1. Likiep Atoll