Micronesia
In 1979 the Federated States of Micronesia, a UN Trust Territory under US administration, adopted a constitution. In 1986 independence was attained under a Compact of Free Association with the US, which was amended and renewed in 2004. Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid.
Languages & Population
Approximate Population: 107,862 (July 2007 est.)
Nationality (Noun): Micronesian(s)
Nationality (Adjective): Micronesian; Chuukese, Kosraen(s), Pohnpeian(s), Y
Official Language(s): English
Major Languages Spoken: English
Country Facts
Country Name (long form): Federated States of Micronesia
Country Name (short form): None
Country Name (local long form): Federated States of Micronesia
Country Name (local short form): none
Name of Capital: Palikir
UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC+11 (16 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Countries Near by, and Bordering Micronesia: Nauru, Papua New Guinea
Land Area: 702 sq km
Comparative Area: four times the size of Washington, DC (land area only)
Coastline: 6,112 km
National Holiday: Constitution Day, 10 May (1979)
International Phone Code: 691
Currency Code: US dollar (USD)
Internet Country Code: .fm
US Embassy Location: 101 Upper Pics Road, Kolonia
US Embassy Mailing Address: P. O. Box 1286, Kolonia, Pohnpei, 96941
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