Mili Atoll, Coral atoll in Ratak Chain, Marshall Islands
Mili is a coral atoll in the Ratak Chain composed of about 92 islands that surround a large lagoon. The waters and reef systems define the basic structure of this island group.
A British merchant vessel first reached the atoll in 1803, followed by German colonization in 1885 and later Japanese occupation during the World Wars. These successive powers left their marks on the place.
Local people live across six villages scattered around the lagoon and continue fishing with boats and nets as their ancestors did. This way of life shapes the daily rhythm of the communities here.
The atoll has two small airstrips that receive aircraft connecting the islands to the rest of the country. Flight schedules are limited and follow a weekly pattern.
The atoll still has remains from World War II such as bunkers, guns, and aircraft wreckage left from the Japanese occupation. These remnants tell of a turbulent period in local history.
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