Micronesja, Federated States of Micronesia, Federacja Mikronezji, Federalne Stany Mikronezji
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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 United States. Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid.

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1. Dependency status: NA

2. Government type: constitutional government in free association with the US; the Compact of Free Association entered into force 3 November 1986

3. Location: Oceania, island group in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Indonesia

4. Border Countries: none

5. Climate: tropical; heavy year-round rainfall, especially in the eastern islands; located on southern edge of the typhoon belt with occasionally severe damage

6. Terrain: islands vary geologically from high mountainous islands to low, coral atolls; volcanic outcroppings on Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Truk

7. Area: 702 km2; note: includes Pohnpei (Ponape), Truk (Chuuk) Islands, Yap Islands, and Kosrae

8. Capital: Palikir

9. Administrative divisions: 4 states; Chuuk (Truk), Kosrae, Pohnpei, Yap

10. Population: 134,597 ((July 2001 est.)

11. Languages: English (official and common language), Trukese, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Kosrean

12. Religions: Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 47%, other and none 3%

13. Currency: US dollar (USD)

14. Original language tekst: NA


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25. Intresting WEB's about Micronesia:

  • Pacific Island Travel - Everything you need to know or want to book for travel to the Pacific you will find on this website. Travel with the Pacific Specialist
  • Micronesian Islands - Become acquainted with this detailed guide to the Micronesian Islands. Find island news, maps and climate information
  • Micronesia: Consular Information Sheet - US State Department's updated travel information service provides visa requirements and travel advice
  • Federated States of Micronesia - Provides an overview of the Micronesian government. Contains local news and links
  • Ethnic Art Institute of Micronesia - Explore the sacred and functional arts of Micronesia, including idols and figures as well as bowls and boxes
  • David's Trip to Micronesia - Discover Micronesia through a first-hand account and photographs from a young man's recent trip to the islands
  • Micronesia, Federated States of - Lonely Planet World Guide - Study the geography and environment of these tiny Pacific islands, and learn about their history and culture

26. Other WEB's :

  • SKYTRAX | the World Airline Site - The World Airline Site for latest Airline News, Airline Passenger Surveys, global Airline standards Rating, Best Airline and Airport of the Year, Airline Flight Reviews, Airline Quality Star Ranking across the world
  • slowniki.onet.pl - dictionary translating from polish and english, german, french, italian, spanish, russian etc.
  • babelfish.altavista.com - dictionary translaiting both ways in 25 lanquages useful in translating texts
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