The Marshall Islands, officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands (Marshallese: Aolepan Aorokin Majel), is an island country located near the equator in the Pacific Ocean, slightly west of the International Date Line. Geographically, the country is part of the larger island group of Micronesia. The country's population of 53,158 people (at the 2011 Census) is spread out over 29 coral atolls, comprising 1,156 individual islands and islets.

What's the best answer to this question: is marshall islands part of the united states?

Choices: (1). no (2). yes...A:
(1).