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 Jeep island, a remote islands within the Truk Lagoon of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia. Image: Matt Kieffer |
 Location map of Micronesia The country consists of a group of four associated island states which comprises most of the 600 plus islands of the Caroline Islands Archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. The four states are, Chuuk (Truk) islands, Kosrae (Kosaie), Pohnpei (Ponape) and Yap. The FSM shares maritime borders with the Marshall Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, and Guam (United States). The FSM covers a total land area of 702 km², this is about the size of Singapore, or about four times the size of Washington, DC. The FSM has a population of about 110,000 inhabitants. Largest island is Pohnpei, home to the nation's capital Palikir, a town with about 4,800 people. Largest city is Weno on Chuuk, a huge atoll about 450 mi west of Pohnpei. Spoken languages are English, and the Austronesian languages Chuukese, Kosraean, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Ulithian, and Woleaian (all of them official). |
Federated States of Micronesia |
Country Profile |
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, FSM Time: Local Time = UTC +10h Actual Time: Sat-Sept-23 13:52 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: 102,000 (2015 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 - commodities: fish, sakau (kava), betel nuts, black pepper Exports partners: Japan, USA, Guam Imports - commodities: food, beverages, clothing, computers, household electronics, appliances, manufactured goods, automobiles, machinery and equipment, furniture, tools Imports partners: USA, Japan, Hong Kong Currency: US dollar (USD) Source: FSM Division of Statistics and others. |
 Congress building of the Federated States of Micronesia. Image: © Sven Mueller Official Sites of MicronesiaNote: External links will open in a new browser window.Federated States of Micronesia The 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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NewsPacific Islands Report Daily news from the Pacific region. Marianas Variety Micronesia news. Saipan Tribune Pacific news. |
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Arts & CultureMicronesian Culture Information 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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 Yap History Museum, Yap Island. Image: Garrett W Travel and Tour Consumer Information
Destination Micronesia - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Micronesia: 607 island with the main island states of Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap island. Waterfalls and Caves: Wichon (Wichon River and Falls), Kepirohi (most popular waterfall in Pohnpei), Sipyen (waterfall on Kosrae), Wiya Bird Cave (home to swiftlet birds), Pahn Takai Cave and Falls (cave behind a waterfall in the rainforest). Beaches and Parks: Sunset Beach, Nihco Marine Park, James Palsis Marine Park (most pristine forests, mangrove and lagoon), Utwe-Walung Marine Park (backwater mangrove channel, Micronesia’s oldest and most diverse mangrove forests). Ruins: Nan Madol (archaeological site), Lelu Ruins (remains of a city on Lelu Island), Mountains: Mt.Tonaachaw, Sokehs Rock, Finkol, and more. Old Battlefields: The Old Airport, Old Japanese Lighthouse, Lenger 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.  Grey reef sharks near Yap. Image: Klaus Stiefel |
 Pohnpei Landscape © FSM Visitors Board  Chuuk island © FSM Visitors Board |
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EducationCollege of Micronesia Official 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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 Coral reef Pohnpei, sea anemone and clownfishes (Amphiprion perideraion). Image: Stephanie Batzer 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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 The prehistoric Micronesian city of Nan Madol on Pohnpei (Ponape). Image: NOAA HistoryThe history of the modern Federated States of Micronesia is one of the settlement by Micronesians over 4,000 years ago; colonization by Spain, Germany, and Japan; the United Nations trusteeship under United States-administered Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; and gradual independence beginning with the ratification of a sovereign constitution in 1979.History of Micronesia (FSM) Overview of Micronesia's history. History of the Federated States of Micronesia Wikipedia about page the history of the FSM. |
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Sources and additional Information about MicronesiaBBC Country Profile: Micronesia FAO: Micronesia GlobalEDGE: Micronesia The Heritage Foundation: Micronesia OEC: Micronesia (FSM) Wikipedia: Micronesia The World Factbook -- Micronesia |
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