City reference · Marshall Islands / Ralik

Kwajalein

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Kwajalein destination photograph: Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands (cropped).jpg
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A first look at Kwajalein

Kwajalein is an atoll in the Marshall Islands. Although a restricted US Department of Defense missile research and testing site, and not accessible to the general public, Kwajalein is home to around 1,800 Americans who live and work there. There is a fully functioning community including a bank, post office, shops, schools and a small hospital, as well as buildings and…

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