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Federated States of Micronesia
   Archipelago that stretches from east to west for almost 3,000 kilometers, formed by two main groups, the Caroline and the Yap islands; only a few islands reach a relevant surface, geographically they are located between Papua New Guinea and Solomon to the south, Northern Mariana and Marshall to the north-east.
Government type Federal parliamentary republic
Area 702 km² (271 sq mi)
Population 102,800 inh. (2010 census)
Population 106,400 inh. (2024 est.)
Population density 152 inh/km² (393 inh/mi²)
Capital Palikir (6,600 pop.)
Currency United States dollar
Human development index 0.628 (134th place)
Languages English (official), Austronesian languages
Life expectancy M 66 years, F 69 years
Location in Oceania

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Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean

GEOGRAPHY DATA OF MICRONESIA


Largest cities
Weno 13,900 pop.
Palikir 6,600 pop.
Highest mountains
Mount Dolohmwar 791 m (2,595 ft)
Largest islands
Pohnpei 334 km² (129 sq mi)
Kosrae 109 km² (42 sq mi)
Chuuk 101 km² (39 sq mi)

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS OF MICRONESIA

   Micronesia is a federation made up of 4 states: Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap; Pohnpei is the largest state, while Chuuk is the most populated.



Palikir



Useful links

Federated States of Micronesia Statistics
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