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Micronesia, Federated States of Capital: Palikir Population: 108,004 The Geography of Micronesia, Federated States of Total Size: 702 square km Size Comparison: four times the size of Washington, DC (land area only) Geographical Coordinates: 6 55 N, 158 15 E World Region: Oceania General Terrain: islands vary geologically from high mountainous islands to low, coral atolls; volcanic outcroppings on Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Chuuk Geographical Low Point: Pacific Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Dolohmwar (Totolom) 791 m Climate: tropical; heavy year-round rainfall, especially in the eastern islands; located on southern edge of the typhoon belt with occasionally severe damage The People of Micronesia, Federated States of Type of Government: constitutional government in free association with the US; the Compact of Free Association entered into force 3 November 1986 and the Amended Compact entered into force May 2004 Languages Spoken: English (official and common language), Trukese, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Kosrean, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi Independence: 3 November 1986 (from the US-administered UN Trusteeship) National Holiday: Constitution Day, 10 May (1979) Nationality: Micronesian(s) Religions: Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 47%, other 3% Economy of Micronesia, Federated States of Major Industries: tourism, construction; fish processing, specialized aquaculture; craft items from shell, wood, and pearls Agricultural Products: black pepper, tropical fruits and vegetables, coconuts, cassava (tapioca), betel nuts, sweet potatoes; pigs, chickens; fish Natural Resources: forests, marine products, deep-seabed minerals, phosphate Major Exports: fish, garments, bananas, black pepper Major Imports: food, manufactured goods, machinery and equipment, beverages Currency: US dollar (USD) National GDP: $277,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $22,000,000 Brief History of Micronesia, Federated States of: 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 US, which was amended and renewed in 2004. Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid. Back to Geography Home Page

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