Surface: Micronesia has an area of 702 sq km.
Population: Micronesia has a population of around 107,862, constituting of the Chuukese, Pohnpeian, Kosraean, Yapese and others.
System of government: Micronesia has a constitutional government in free association with the USA.
Capital: With a population of around 4,571, Palikir is the capital of Micronesia.
Religion: Roman Catholicism is the largest religion.
Official Language: English is the official language; other indigenous languages are also spoken.
Government: Micronesia has a constitutional government in free association with the USA.
Climate: Micronesia has a tropical climate with heavy rainfall throughout the year.
Units of measure and electricity: Micronesia follows the imperial system of measurement while the official unit of electricity is 120 V and 60 Hz.
Time Zone: The standard time of Micronesia ranges from GMT + 10 to GMT + 11.
Currency: US Dollar (1 € = 1.44 $)
Travel documents required: Passports are not required by nationals of the Marshall Islands, Palau and the USA. Visas are not required for visits of up to 30 days.
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| Economy |
Economic activity consists primarily of subsistence farming and fishing. The islands have few mineral deposits, except for high-grade phosphate. The remote location and lack of infrastructure hinder the exploitation of its tourism potential.
The average daily budget for a tourist in Micronesia is around 100 $ to 200 $. An average meal costs about 10 $ to 15 $. The taxi services, available throughout the island, are quite inexpensive. |
| Cities: Vacations and Tourism |
| Chuuk |
Kosrae |
Palikir |
| Pohnpei |
Yap |
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