Location:
Micronesia is an archipelago from Oceania composed by 607 islands and islets among the largest are Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae, representing the forth states situated in the Pacific Ocean west of Polynesia, east of Palau and Philippines and north-east of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
Area/Surface:
701 km²
Population:
115.000 people
Capital:
Palikir 5.000 people
Currency:
U.S. Dollar
Languages spoken:
English
Religion:
Roman-Catholic, Protestant
Government form:
Republic, Democracy
Time zone:
+10 hours to +11 hours Greenwich time
Cars:
FM
Calling code:
+691
Micronesia
Relief, climate, economy and agriculture of the Federated States of Micronesia:
The Federated States of Micronesia were a U.S. dependent territory till 03 November 1986 when obtained the independence. The origin of these islands is volcanic or coral type and the heights are very low. The climate is tropical with high temperatures and humidity. The rainfall can pass 4.000 mm in the rainy season. The Micronesian archipelago is poor in subsoil resources and its different in origins and cultures with inhabitants working in agriculture for their own living. They cultivate coco trees, bananas, taro, sugar cane, black pepper, cassava, sweet potatoes and tropical fruits and grow pigs, chicken and other animals. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com) Besides agriculture, fishing and tourism represent main activities that bring nice earnings. Because many of these islands don’t have current fresh water and electricity, the Micronesian community continuously depend of the U.S. help. Visit Micronesia!
One of the best landscapes you can see in the
Micronesian Islands
