General Information Essential identifiers, names, and flag. | Common Name Federated States of Micronesia |
Geography Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders. | Coordinates of Capital Palikir (6.917778, 158.185) Terrain islands vary geologically from high mountainous islands to low, coral atollsvolcanic outcroppings on Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Chuuk Climate tropicalheavy year-round rainfall, especially in the eastern islandslocated on southern edge of the typhoon belt with occasionally severe damage |
Administrative & Political Essential political and administrative details. | Government Type Federal Republic Time zones UTC +10 hours UTC +11 hours |
Population & Society Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information. | Nationality Noun: Micronesian(s) Adjective: Micronesian; Chuukese, Kosraen(s), Pohnpeian(s), Yapese Distribution the majority of the population lives in the coastal areas of the high islands; the mountainous interior is largely uninhabited; less than half of the population lives in urban areas |
National Symbols National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers. | National Anthem "Patriots of Micronesia" National Holiday Constitution Day, 10 May (1979) National Symbols four five-pointed white stars on a light blue field, hibiscus flower National Colors light blue, white |
Economy Currency, GDP, and other key economic information. | GDP $437.759 million (2023 est.) Measurement Units US Customary – Foot (ft), Pound (lb), Gallon (gal), Fahrenheit (°F) |
Infrastructure Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce. | Phones (Mobile) 27,600 lines Phones (Landline) 8,400 lines |