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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
Capital
Palikir 2
Population
75,817 2
2023 census, from the Federated States of Micronesia's own Wikipedia infobox.
Population Estimate Year
2023 2
Area (sq km)
702 2
Independence or Founding Year
1986 2
The 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
UN Member State 1
Federated States of Micronesia

Cities

Colonia

Federated States of Micronesia

Kolonia

Federated States of Micronesia

Palikir

Federated States of Micronesia

Tofol

Federated States of Micronesia

Weno

Federated States of Micronesia
Connections

Associated With

Micronesia, Regions
Source Federated States of Micronesia (Wikipedia)
Micronesia, Regions
Source United Nations M49 Standard Country or Area Codes for Statistical Use (Geoscheme)
The Pacific Ocean, Bodies of Water
Source Federated States of Micronesia (Wikipedia)

Has Capital

Palikir, Cities

Palikir is the capital of Federated States of Micronesia.

Source Palikir (Wikipedia)
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Nationals Include

Beauleen Carl-Worswick

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Site Of

Nan Madol

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Nan Madol - Wikipedia
Nan Madol

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Found There

Caroline Islands

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Source Wikidata: Caroline Islands
Chuuk Lagoon

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Source Wikidata: Chuuk Lagoon
Fringing Reef

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Source Wikidata: Fringing Reef
Nomoi Islands

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Source Wikidata: Nomoi Islands
Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia

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Source Wikidata: Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia
Supreme Court of the Federated States of Micronesia

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Micronesia 1990 constitution as published by ConstituteCountry
Quote, Country
The Supreme Court is a court of record and the highest court in the nation.
Alstonia scholaris

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Anoplogaster Cornuta

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Boston Fern

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Brown Trout

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Cane Toad

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Common redshank

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Common Remora

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Common Starling

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Eurasian tree sparrow

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Giant Freshwater Prawn

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Great Barracuda

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Green Sea Turtle

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Hawksbill Sea Turtle

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Humpback Anglerfish

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Leatherback Sea Turtle

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Mahi-mahi

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Manilkara zapota

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Mozambique Tilapia

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Ocean Sunfish

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Olive Ridley Sea Turtle

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Para Rubber Tree (Hevea brasiliensis)

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Red-eared Slider

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Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo

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Swordfish

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Wild Boar

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Wood sandpiper

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Yellow Crazy Ant

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Yellowfin Tuna

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Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
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2. Federated States of Micronesia (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Lead section
    The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), or simply Micronesia ( ), is an island country in Micronesia, a region of Oceania.
  • Infobox, capital
    Palikir
  • Infobox, area
    702 km2
  • Infobox: population_census
    75,817
  • Infobox, Compact of Free Association
    November 3, 1986
View the Source
Wikidata: Federated States of Micronesia
Wikidata Q702, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
United Nations M49 Standard Country or Area Codes for Statistical Use (Geoscheme)
United Nations Statistics DivisionAssociated With: Micronesia, Oceania subregions, Micronesia list
Quote, 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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