Full name | Federated States of Micronesia |
Capital City | Palikir |
Language | English, Chuukese, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Kosraean |
Currency | United States dollar |
Religion | Roman Catholic, Protestant |
National Anthem | "Patriots of Micronesia" |
Newspapers | BNN Pros N Cons, FSM, FSM, EIN News, Inside Micronesia, One World, Topix etc are the online newspapers of the country. |
Places to Visit | Chuuk, Kosrae, Lelu Ruins, Nan Madol, Yap Island and many more interesting places are there in Micronesia. |
Transport | Frequent flights between various major places are available. |
Shopping | Love sticks, colorful grass skirts, lava-lavas woven, woven baby cradles, betel-nut pouches and stone money etc are found in cheap prices in thsic country. Besides these you will also find handicrafts, gecho, canoes etc. |
Location Of Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia is located in beside Pacific Ocean. The surrounding countries that share their borders with Micronesia are Philippines in the western region, Indonesia in the southwestern side, Papua New Guinea and Melanesia in the southern part and Polynesia in the southeastern region.
Physical Map Of Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia is in fact an archipelago that contains total 607 small islands. Some of these islands are volcanic in nature. A big portion of Micronesia is covered with mountainous regions. Coral reefs also cover a considerable area of the country. All over the face of the country you will find several uplands, highlands and tablelands.
Flag Of Micronesia
The Flag of Federal States of Micronesia is very simple. The base color of the flag is light blue. The blue rectangle features four stars that are five pointed and these are colored in white. All these four stars have been put in an order that they form a diamond if joined with strait lines. The blue base of the flag is a symbolic of Pacific Ocean. On the other hand the stars signify the four groups of islands in the country, i.e. Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae.
Climate Of Micronesia
The climate of Micronesia is more or less tropical. You cannot escape heavy rainfall because throughout the year, especially during the months between June and December. The islands on the eastern region face more rainy scenes. Typhoon also occurs sometimes in this country. So be careful of it.
Flora And Fauna Of Micronesia
People Of Micronesia
The total population of the country is almost 108,004. There are about nine ethnic groups in this country. Micronesian and Polynesian people cover the majority of the population.
Art, Culture And Music Of Micronesia
Economy Of Micronesia
The economy of Federal States of Micronesia largely depends on its farming and fishing. The agricultural resources of the country are black pepper, vegetables, tropical fruits, coconuts, betel nuts, sweet potatoes, cassava etc. The fast growing industries of this country are primarily tourism industry, fish processing industry, shell-craft industry, wood works, aquaculture industry, pearl industry etc. Some the export commodities are fish, bananas, garments, black pepper and so on. Japan, US and Guam are primarily the nations that are involved in the export trade with Micronesia.