The Federated States of Micronesia is a group of four sovereign state island nation in the Pacific Ocean which is in free association with the United States. It was formerly part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands under U.S. administration and became independent November 3, 1986.

• Kosrae

• Pohnpei

• Chuuk (Truk)

• Yap

Micronesia consists of 607 islands, east of the Philippines and stretches across 1,800 miles. It is a tropical climate that is susceptible to typhoons during the rainy season.

At first explored by the Portuguese and the Spanish, Micronesia was sold to Germany in 1899, conquered by Japan in 1914 and seized by the United States during World War II.

The primary industries are farming and fishing. Because of its geographical remoteness and poor infrastructure, development of tourism and long-term growth has been slow.

• Official Site: Government of the Federated States of Micronesia
• Official Site: National Government
• Official Site: State Governments
• Official Site: President
  • Wikipedia: President Manny Mori
• Official Site: Vice President
• Official Site: Congress
• Official Site: Micronesia Embassy
• Official Site: Office of Insular Affairs

• Official Site: Visitors Center - Geography

• Official Site: State of Yap

• Official Site: State of Chuuk

• Official Site: State of Pohpei

• Official Site: State of Kosrae

• CIA World Factbook: Federated States of Micronesia - Geography

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