Majuro Atoll map

Delap (also called Dalap;[1] Marshallese: Teļap, [tˠɛːlˠɑpʲ][2]) is an island district in the Marshall Islands. It is located in the east of Majuro Atoll. Along with Uliga and Djarrit it forms what is known as the "Delap-Uliga-Djarrit".

During World War II was the site of a large base, Naval Base Majuro.[3][4]

7°05′25″N 171°22′53″E / 7.09028°N 171.38139°E / 7.09028; 171.38139

See also

References

  1. ↑ Sabath, Michael D. (October 1977). "Vegetation and Urbanization on Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands" (PDF). Pacific Science. 31 (4): 325–326, 331. ISSN 0030-8870. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  2. ↑ Marshallese-English Dictionary - Place Name Index
  3. ↑ "Marshall Islands -- Building the Navy's Bases -- Majuro Naval Base". marshall.csu.edu.au.
  4. ↑ Majuro Atollpacificwrecks.com
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