Country
Federated States of Micronesia
Also Known As Micronesia
Oceania
The Federated States of Micronesia is an island country in the Micronesia region of Oceania, encompassing the majority of the Caroline Islands across four states, Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae, spanning nearly 2,700 kilometers of the western Pacific just north of the equator. It became fully sovereign under a Compact of Free Association with the United States, effective 3 November 1986. Its capital is Palikir. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Facts
Population2023 census, from the Federated States of Micronesia's own Wikipedia infobox. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Independence or Founding YearThe Federated States of Micronesia proclaimed itself a republic on 10 May 1979 and achieved full sovereignty under the Compact of Free Association with the United States, effective 3 November 1986. Classification
Sovereignty Status Federated States of Micronesia
Connections
Associated With
Source Federated States of Micronesia (Wikipedia)
Source United Nations M49 Standard Country or Area Codes for Statistical Use (Geoscheme)
Source Federated States of Micronesia (Wikipedia)
Has Capital
Palikir, Cities Palikir is the capital of Federated States of Micronesia.
Source Palikir (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroductionQuote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
2. Federated States of Micronesia (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
or simply Micronesia, is an island country in Micronesia, a region of Oceania
Infobox, capital
Palikir
Infobox, area
702 km2
Infobox, 2023 census
75,817
Infobox, Compact of Free Association
November 3, 1986
View the Source United Nations M49 Standard Country or Area Codes for Statistical Use (Geoscheme)
United Nations Statistics DivisionAssociated With: Micronesia, Oceania subregions, Micronesia listQuote, Associated With: Micronesia, Oceania subregions, Micronesia list
Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Naoero, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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