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Palikir is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia, on Pohnpei Island. Declared the capital in 1989 and purpose developed with United States aid, it hosts the presidential residence and the federal government's main offices.

Facts
Population
6964 1
2024 estimate for Sokehs municipality, from Palikir's own Wikipedia infobox; the town proper is described as slightly above 5,000 residents.
Founding Year
1989 1
1989 is the year Palikir was declared the capital, the date the infobox itself gives.
Population Estimate Year
2024 1
Latitude
6.9172 degrees north 1
Longitude
158.1589 degrees east 1
Cross-Tradition Connections

Capital Of

Palikir is the capital of Federated States of Micronesia.

On Continent

Australia, Continents
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1. Palikir (Wikipedia)
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6,964 (2024 estimate, Sokehs municipality)
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1. Palikir (Wikipedia)
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6°55′2″N 158°9′32″E
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1. Palikir (Wikipedia)
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declared the capital in 1989
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1. Palikir (Wikipedia)
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Palikir is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia.
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