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___ Federated States of MicronesiaA virtual guide to FSM. Get an overview of Micronesia's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, this page offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this island nation, e.g.: official web sites of Micronesia, addresses of Micronesian and foreign embassies, local news, island guides with travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more. |
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Federated States of Micronesia |
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 Flag of Micronesia Background: In 1979 the Federated States of Micronesia, a UN Trust Territory under US administration, adopted a constitution. In 1986 independence was attained under a Compact of Free Association with the United States. Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) related countries: USA geograhically relative close to: Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines |
 Official Name: Federated States of Micronesia former: Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, Ponape, Truk, and Yap Districts. abbreviation: FSM ISO Country Code: fm Time: Local Time = UTC +10h Actual Time: Thu-May-23 03:13 Country Calling Code: +691 Capital City: Palikir Other Cities: Kolonia, Weno, Colonia, Lelu. Government: Constitutional confederation in free association with the USA. Independence: 3 November 1986 (from U.S.-administered UN trusteeship): . Constitution: 10 May 1979. Geography: Location: Oceania, group of 607 island in the North Pacific Ocean north of Papua New Guinea. Area: 702 km² (271 sq. mi.) four major island groups (Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, and Kosrae). Terrain: varies from mountainous islands to low-lying coral atolls. Climate: Tropical People: Nationality: Micronesian. Population: 103,000 (2010 census) Ethnic groups: Nine ethnic Micronesian and Polynesian groups. Religion: Roman Catholic 53%, Protestant 42.4%, Others 4.6%. Languages: English, and nine ethnic languages. Literacy: 92,4% Natural resources: Forests, marine products, deep-seabed minerals, phosphate. Agriculture products: Black pepper, tropical fruits and vegetables, coconuts, cassava (tapioca), betel nuts, sweet potatoes; pigs, chickens; fish. Industries: Tourism, construction; fish processing, specialized aquaculture; craft items from shell, wood, and pearls. Exports partners: Japan, USA, Guam Imports partners: USA, Japan, Hong Kong Currency: US dollar (USD) Source: FSM Division of Statistics and others. |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of MicronesiaFederated States of MicronesiaThe National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. Office of the President FMI President's Office. Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia The legislative branch of the FSM National Government. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of the FSM to the United Nations in New York Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia Washington, D.C. Foreign Embassies Australian Embassy Pohnpei Intergovernmental organisations Pacific Islands Forum Inter-governmental organization for the cooperation between the countries of the Pacific Ocean. Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) Intergovernmental organisation of the Pacific islands. Statistics FSM Division of Statistics FSM in figures. MapsPolitical Map of the Federation of States of MicronesiaDetailed Maps of the FSM  Google
Earth Federated States of MicronesiaSearchable map and satellite view of Micronesia. Google
Earth Palikir Searchable map and satellite view of Micronesia's capital.  Map
of MicronesiaMap of the Island States of Micronesia. Map
of Oceania and the Pacific IslandsReference map of Australia/Oceania. |
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NewsThe CocoNET WirelessAustralia based Pacific Islands News and Information. Pacific Islands Report Daily news from the Pacific region. Marianas Variety Micronesia news. Saipan Tribune Pacific news. |
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Arts & CultureMicronesian CultureInformation about culture of FSM. |
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Business & EconomyInvesting in the FSM Information about investing in FSM by the Department of Economic Affairs. Phonebook.fm White pages, yellow pages of FSM. |
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Destination Micronesia - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Micronesia: 607 island with the main island states of Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap island.Find accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, cruising, diving, tours and much more. Micronesia Official Page of the FSM Visitors Board. Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap island nation in the Western Pacific Ocean. Kosrae Visitors Bureau Official website with information on ecotourism, scuba diving, nature walks, Micronesian culture, and more. Visit Yap Official website of Yap Visitors Bureau, a guide to the mysterious Isle of Stone Money. Micronesia A guide to Micronesia by FSM Telecom. Photo Galleries of Micronesia Landscapes, People, Diving, Nature. Hotels and Lodges Kosrae Village Ecolodge Dive and Eco Adventure Resort. Manta Ray Bay Hotel A dedicated dive resort on Yap island. |
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EducationCollege of MicronesiaOfficial website of the college with Campuses on Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap. Xavier High School Site of the High School on Chuuk island. Micronesian Seminar (MicSem) A research-pastoral institute, its mission is community education, although it has engaged in social research and history |
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Environment & NatureSouth Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)The Pacific region's major intergovernmental organisation charged with protecting and managing the environment and natural resources. |
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HistoryHistory of MicronesiaOverview of Micronesia's history. |
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SearchOpen Directory Project: MicronesiaAdditional Information about MicronesiaBBC News Country Profile: MicronesiaWikipedia: Micronesia The World Factbook -- Micronesia |
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