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Micronesia Facts and History

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National Flag of Micronesia

Interesting facts about Micronesia

  • Official Name: Federated States of Micronesia
  • Form of Government: federal nonparty republic in free association with the United States with one legislative house (Congress [14])
  • President: Peter M. Christian
  • Prime Minister: Emanuel Mori
  • GDP: 401.9 million USD (2018)
  • Capital: Palikir
  • Population: 113,815 (2019)
  • Official Languages: English
  • Currency: United States Dollar
  • Timezone: GMT+11
  • Area: 702 km²
  • Dialing Code: +691
  • Major Mountain Ranges: Mount Dolohmwar,Pohnpei,Mount Nanlaud,Dolmweir Peaks
  • Major Rivers: Mutunte.Yekula,Sunganspaul
  • Continent: Oceania
  • Border Countries: The four states are, Chuuk (Truk) islands, Kosrae (Kosaie), Pohnpei (Ponape) and Yap. The FSM shares maritime borders with the Marshall Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, and Guam (United States).

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National Symbols of Micronesia

  • National Bird: Pohnpei lorikeet
  • National Anthem: “Patriots of Micronesia”
  • National Animal: Chuuk Flying Fox
  • National Flower: Plumeria Frangipanis
  • National Poet: Emelihter S. Kihleng
  • National Game: Baseball