| Mejit is a single coral island, less
than one square mile in area, with a population of about 450 people. It's
a beautiful island of lush taro patches and an abundance of coconut,
breadfruit and pandanus trees. Since Mejit doesn't have a protective
lagoon, fishing and the unloading of boats can be perilous, especially in
November and December when the winds kick up. Mejit has a small freshwater
lake, a rarity in the Marshalls, that makes for a lovely if algae-ful
swim.
California Beach on the
northwest side of the island is tops for swimming and snorkeling, and the
waters around the island are prime for fishing. Best of all, unlike the
other Marshalls, Mejit has no poisonous fish. The island is also known for
its pandanus-leaf mats, woven by the Mejit women, and for the quality of
its schools. Nearly everyone on Mejit speaks English.
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