Country Details
| Land Area |
702 sq km |
Population |
116268 |
| Capital City |
Palikir |
People |
nine ethnic Micronesian and Polynesian groups |
| Language |
English (official and common language), Trukese, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Kosrean |
Religion |
Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 47%, other and none 3% |
| Government Type |
constitutional government in free association with |
Life Expectancy |
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| HIV/AIDS Rate |
NA% |
GNP per Capita |
$2,000 |
| Currency |
US dollar (USD) |
Major Exports |
fish, garments, bananas, black pepper |
| National Holiday |
Constitution Day, 10 May (1979) |
Dialing Code |
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| Electricity |
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Malaria Risk |
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| Water Quality |
Unsafe |
Inoculations |
Paratyphiod, Typhiod |
| Crime |
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Driving License |
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| Photography |
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Entry Regs |
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| Time Zone |
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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.
