Federated States of Micronesia
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For the region of Micronesia, please see Micronesia (disambiguation)
The Federated States of Micronesia [1] is a country in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. It is composed of four major island groups totaling 607 islands that lie just north of the equator about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Indonesia, to the north of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands and to the south of the Marshall Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam.
Regions
There are 4 states:
Cities
- Palikir - Capital
Ports and harbors
- Kolonia - (Pohnpei)
- Lele
- Moen
Other destinations
The remote atoll of Kapingamarangi is the southernmost island group in FSM.
Understand
Climate
Tropical; heavy year-round rainfall, especially in the eastern islands; located on southern edge of the typhoon belt with occasionally severe damage; Natural hazards : typhoons (June to December).
Terrain
Islands vary geologically from high mountainous islands to low, coral atolls; volcanic outcroppings on Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Truk
- Highest point: Dolohmwar (Totolom) 791 m
History
- National holiday
- Constitution Day, 10 May (1979)
- Constitution
- 10 May 1979
In 1979 the Federated States of Micronesia, a UN Trust Territory under US administration, adopted a constitution. On 3 November 1986 independence was attained under a Compact of Free Association with the US; economic provisions of the Compact are being renegotiated.
- Independence
- 3 November 1986 (from the US-administered UN Trusteeship)
Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid.
Get in
By plane
The major airline that travels to FSM is Continental Airlines, which operates a thrice-weekly "island hopper" flight (CO956 eastbound, CO957 westbound) traveling Honolulu—Majuro—Kwajalein—Kosrae—Pohnpei—Chuuk—Guam and vice versa. The flight is fourteen and a half hours, leaving in the early morning and terminating in the evening, with a stop of about one hour on each island. There are also nonstop flights from various islands to both Honolulu and Guam.
Honolulu is the most direct gateway into the islands from North America. Guam is the most direct gateway from most points in Asia and Australia, although it is also possible to fly into the islands from Manila via Palau.
By boat
The major international ports are; Chuuk,Pohnpei and Yap. There are inter-island trading ships based in these major ports which visits the outlying islands.
Get around
By bus
Even though there are no bus scheduled service on the island, some buses are available to hire or charter. Also, on Yap there is a school bus that runs twice daily from Colonia to the villages.
Taxi
Taxi service is available throughout the islands and are inexpensive.
Car Hire
There are self-driven cars available in the major towns of the islands. However, It is required to have a National Driver's License or International Driving Permit.
Talk
- Languages
- English (official and common language), Trukese, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Kosrean, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- Kosrae Nautilus Resort P.O. Box 135, Kosrae, Micronesia 15 minute drive from the airport on the eastern side of the island, adjacent to the ocean + 691 370 3567 http://kosraenautilus.com When the flight arrives 10.30AM US$115 to $130 5.20 163.018-room modern hotel with air-conditioned rooms and restaurant, or outside dining by the swimming pool. Free airport transfers, full service scuba dive operation including NAUI scuba instruction. Tour and rental cars arranged. Located adjacent to the Lelu causeway facing east to the Pacific Ocean, with 3 acres of manicured gardens.
Learn
Work
U.S. citizens may live and work freely in Micronesia.
Stay safe
FSM is one of the safest places on earth. there is little violent crime. beware, it is also one of the wettest places on earth, and rains almost everyday.
Stay healthy
Respect
Contact
Related Information
WikiPedia:Federated States of Micronesia
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