34 Facts About Micronesia

Micronesia is an island country in the western Pacific Ocean.

The islands are about 2,900 kilometres (1,802 miles) north of eastern Australia and about 4,000 kilometres (2,485 miles) southwest of Hawaii's main islands.

Micronesia has no land borders because it is an island nation. New Guinea, Guam, the Mariana Islands, Nauru, the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Philippines are all nearby islands.

Geographically, it is part of the larger island group known as Micronesia. The Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, and Nauru make up the Micronesia region, as do three US territories in the north: the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and Wake Island.

With 702 square kilometres of land area, it is the 177th largest country in the world.

The islands of the Federated States of Micronesia are the result of volcanic activity millions of years ago, resulting in an incredible variety of islands and atolls. Some are mountain peaks that have risen above the surface and are now surrounded by fringing reefs. Others are atolls, which are islands that have submerged and left a ring of coral barrier reef and tiny island islets encircling a coral and sand lagoon.

The Federated States of Micronesia consists of 607 islands and islets.

Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae are the four states that comprise the islands. On the national flag, each of these four states is represented by a white star.

Palikir is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia and has a population of about 4,600 people. Palikir is in the northwest corner of Pohnpei Island.

The Federated States of Micronesia's geological land forms are diverse, beautiful, and pristine. There are 2,000-foot (610-meter) mountain peaks, deeply gorged river valleys, rolling hills, open grassland, lush mangrove forests, protected lagoons, and secluded and often pristine sandy beaches for visitors to enjoy.

Micronesia is an island country in the western Pacific Ocean.

The Federated States of Micronesia is the official name of the country.

The islands are about 2,900 kilometres (1,802 miles) north of eastern Australia and about 4,000 kilometres (2,485 miles) southwest of Hawaii's main islands.

Micronesia has no land borders because it is an island nation. New Guinea, Guam, the Mariana Islands, Nauru, the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Philippines are all nearby islands.

Geographically, it is part of the larger island group known as Micronesia. The Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, and Nauru make up the Micronesia region, as do three US territories in the north: the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and Wake Island.

The official language of Micronesia is English.

The population of the Federated States of Micronesia was estimated to be 104,590 people as of January 1, 2017.

With 702 square kilometres of land area, it is the 177th largest country in the world (271 square miles).

The Federated States of Micronesia cover an area of about 2.6 million square kilometres (1 million square miles), roughly the size of Argentina.

The islands of the Federated States of Micronesia are the result of volcanic activity millions of years ago, resulting in an incredible variety of islands and atolls. Some are mountain peaks that have risen above the surface and are now surrounded by fringing reefs. Others are atolls, which are islands that have submerged and left a ring of coral barrier reef and tiny island islets encircling a coral and sand lagoon. Others are a mix of atolls and high-rigged islands within a lagoon.

The Federated States of Micronesia consists of 607 islands and islets.

Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae are the four states that comprise the islands. On the national flag, each of these four states is represented by a white star.

Each of its four states is centred on one or more large high islands, and all but Kosrae include a slew of outlying atolls.

Palikir is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia and has a population of about 4,600 people. Palikir is in the northwest corner of Pohnpei Island.

The Federated States of Micronesia's geological land forms are diverse, beautiful, and pristine. There are 2,000-foot (610-meter) mountain peaks, deeply gorged river valleys, rolling hills, open grassland, lush mangrove forests, protected lagoons, and secluded and often pristine sandy beaches for visitors to enjoy.

Mount Nanlaud, at 782 metres (2,566 feet) above sea level, is the highest point in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Micronesian island of Pohnpei.

The islands' coastline is 6,112 kilometres (3,798 miles) long.

The Federated States of Micronesia has a tropical climate with fairly consistent, warm temperatures all year.

Nan Madol is a ruined city on the island of Pohnpei that served as the capital of the Saudeleur Dynasty until around 1628. The city is built in a lagoon and is made up of a series of small artificial islands connected by a network of canals. It served as the ceremonial and political capital of the Saudeleur Dynasty, which ruled over Pohnpei's estimated 25,000 people until around 1628.

The Catholic Belltower is a historic tower located at the Catholic Mission in Kolonia, Pohnpei.

Yap is famous for its "stone money" (Rai stones), which are large discs of calcite up to 4 metres (13 feet) in diameter with a hole in the centre.

Four Trust Territory districts ratified a new constitution to form the Federated States of Micronesia on May 10, 1979.

Subsistence farming and fishing are the primary economic activities in the Federated States of Micronesia.

Rice is the most important dish, and it is usually served with most meals. Fresh shellfish, crabs, and shrimp are popular ingredients in Micronesian cuisine. In addition to these dishes, sauces and spices are available.