Micronesia
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Federated States of Micronesia
| Federated States of Micronesia | |
 Fed. of Micronesia | |
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| Capital: | Palikir |
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| Language: | English and local languages |
| Currency: | USD |
| Time Zone | UTC +10 (+11) |
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Background
The Federated States of Micronesia is an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, north of New Guinea. It is a sovereign state in free association with the United States. The Federated States of Micronesia were formerly part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, a United Nations Trust Territory under U.S. administration. In 1979 they adopted a constitution, and in 1986 independence was attained under a Compact of Free Association with the United States.
The Federated States of Micronesia is spread across the Caroline Islands in the wider region of Micronesia, which consists of hundreds of small islands divided between several countries. The term Micronesia may refer to the Federated States or to the region as a whole.
The Federated States of Micronesia consists of 607 islands extending 1,800 miles (2,900 km) (2,900 km) across the archipelago of the Caroline Islands east of the Philippines. The four constituent island groups are Yap, Chuuk (called Truk until January 1990), Pohnpei (known as "Ponape" until November 1984), and Kosrae (formerly Kusaie). These four states are each represented by a white star on the national flag. The capital is Palikir, on Pohnpei.
The country has seven official languages: English, Ulithian, Woleaian, Yapese, Pohnpeian, Kosraean, and Chuukese. The other languages spoken in the country are Pingelapese, Ngatikese, Satawalese, Kapingamarangi Language, Nukuoro Language, Puluwatese, Mortlockese, and Mokilese.
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Climate & Weather
Tropical; heavy year-round rainfall, especially in the eastern islands; located on southern edge of the typhoon belt with occasionally severe damage; Natural hazards : typhoons (June to December).
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Immigration
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Customs
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Ports & Popular Stops
Chuuk State:
- Mortlocks
- Weno
- Chuuk Lagoon (Port of entry)
Kosrae:
- Leluh/Lele Harbour (Port of entry)
- Okat Harbour (Port of entry)
Pohnpei:
- Kolonia (Port of entry)
- Nukuoro Atoll
Yap:
- Colonia
- Yap Island (Port of entry)
- Wolerai Atoll
Yap State:
- Ulithi Atoll (Port of entry)
Islands
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Security
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Transportation
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