Micronesia

Geography & Mobility in Micronesia

The Federated States of Micronesia is a group of islands in Oceania that is part of the US. It is made up of four states. Kosrae and Chuuk are the most important. The country is 702 square kilometers in size, and it is northeast of New Guinea. Micronesia has a lot of different types of land and geography, from volcanic islands with high mountains to low coral atolls and reefs. It has a tropical climate with heavy rain all year long. About 104,468 people make up the whole population. Palikir is the country's capital. The city with the most people, however, is Weno, which has 14,000 people. Chuuk International Airport is the largest and only international airport in the country (TKK). The airport has flights to places in the United States and a small number of flights to other countries.

Micronesia Demographics & More

Micronesian ancestry, which goes back 4,000 years, is the most important part of the culture. Catholicism is the most common religion in the country, and Protestantism is the second most common. English is the official language, but many other tribal languages are also spoken on the island. The law in Micronesia is a mix of both common law and customary law. A federal republic in free association with the United States is the type of government. Every four years, people vote for the president, who is chosen indirectly by the Congress.

Micronesia's Economy

The United States Dollar is the official currency (USD). The economy is open, and the country's gross domestic product (GDP) is about $367 million. This is the sixth lowest GDP in Oceania. The average income of its people is $3,584. The two most important parts of the GDP are agriculture and industry. Almost all of the country's income comes from direct payments from the US. Agriculture and tourism aren't very important and are only done to meet basic needs. Crafts, taro, yams, coconuts, and cassava are the country's main exports.

Visiting Micronesia

There is a small tourism industry in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Even though it has many beautiful natural reserves and reefs that haven't been touched by humans. It is known for its big beaches, lush nature, snorkeling, fishing, surfing, and diving. It has one site that is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Some of the most popular places to visit are Yap Island, places that are important to the history of World War II, Sunset Park, Chuuk, Pohnpei, the Truk Lagoon Underwater Fleet, Nan Madol, and the Lelu Ruins. About 19,200 tourists visit the island nation every year, and most of them come from nearby islands.