Micronesia Map and Information, Map of Micronesia, Facts, Figures and Geography of Micronesia -Worldatlas.com

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The widely scattered islands of the Federated States of Micronesia. located in western Pacific Ocean about 2,500 southwest of Hawaii, include the four main island groups of the Caroline Islands, Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap.

Palau, part of the Caroline Islands, is now an independent nation, and is not considered a part of the Federated States of Micronesia.

There are over 600 (volcanic in origin) islands and low-lying coral atolls in the Caroline Islands. A few inactive peaks reach 2,500 ft.

These islands were formerly placed under United States control as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. In 1991, the islands gained total independence,

The local economy still revolves around subsistence farming and fishing, while fruit exports, fishing rights and U.S. financial aid generate additional cash revenues.

These beautiful islands have significant tourism potential, but that industry has grown slowly based on the island's poorly developed infrastructure and isolated location.

On the positive side, a number of small hotels have opened recently, with most supporting the fast-growing offshore exotic diving activities.

For additional historical information on the Federated States of Micronesia, go here.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Federated States of Micronesia

Population 111,000

Capital City Palikir (10,000)

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Languages English, Polynesian dialects

Official Currency US Dollar

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Religions Catholic, Protestant, others

Land Area 702 sq km (271 sq miles)

Latitude/Longitude 7º 46N, 151º 84E

Highest Point Dolohmwar, 2,595 ft. (791 m)

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Maps

FSM Large Color Map here

FSM Map CIA version here

FSM Outline Map here

FSM Maps at UT here

Oceania Maps here

Suggested Links

Federated States of Micronesia (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here

FSM Government website here

FSM Photos here

FSM Tourism website here

FSM Travel Advisory and Info here

Chuuk website here

Kosrae website here

Pohnpei website here

Yap website here

Yap Vistor Bureau here

Climate The tropical islands of the Federated States of Micronesia enjoy consistently warm temperatures throughout the year. The air is humid and rainfall is generous. In fact, Pohnpei is reported to be one of the wettest places on Planet Earth, with over 300 inches of annual precipitation.

Tropical typhoons present a very serious threat, particularly to the low-lying atolls, many of which are very near sea level.