Ralik Chain
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Map of the Ralik Chain
The Ralik Chain (Marshallese: Rālik, [rˠɑ͡ææ̯lʲi͡ɯk][1]) is a chain of islands within the island nation of the Marshall Islands. Ralik means "sunset". It is west of the Ratak Chain. As of 1999, the total population of the Ralik islands is 19,915.[citation needed] Christopher Loeak, who became President of the Marshall Islands in 2012, was formerly Minister for the Ralik Chain.
List of atolls and isolated islands in the chain:
- Enewetak Atoll
- Ujelang Atoll
- Bikini Atoll
- Rongdrik Atoll
- Rongelap Atoll
- Ailinginae Atoll
- Wotho Atoll
- Ujae Atoll
- Lae Atoll
- Kwajalein Atoll
- Lib Island
- Namu Atoll
- Jabat Island
- Ailinglaplap Atoll
- Jaluit Atoll
- Kili Island
- Namdrik Atoll
- Ebon Atoll
Coordinates: 8°00′N 167°00′E / 8.000°N 167.000°E
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