Micronesia Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Micronesia (ISO: FM) and the capital city, Palikir. This page enables you to explore Micronesia and its land boundaries in 0 km. You may also view the border countries of Micronesia (total: N/A, N/A with its area of total: 702 sq km; land: 702 sq km, water: 0 sq km (fresh water only) through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Micronesia Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Micronesia including Palikir, the capital city of Micronesia |
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| Name of the country: | Micronesia | Capital city: | Palikir |
| Geographical coordinates of Micronesia: | 6 55 N, 158 15 E | Geographical coordinates of Palikir: | 6 55 N 158 09 E |
| Location of Micronesia: | Oceania, island group in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Indonesia | Continent / area: | Oceania |
| The area of Micronesia: | total: 702 sq km; land: 702 sq km, water: 0 sq km (fresh water only) | Area comparative of Micronesia: | four times the size of Washington, DC (land area only) |
| The elevation data of Micronesia: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Dolohmwar 791 m | The climate of Micronesia: | tropical: heavy year-round rainfall, especially in the eastern islands: located on southern edge of the typhoon belt with occasionally severe damage |
| Land use of Micronesia: | agricultural land: 25.5%; arable land 2.3%; permanent crops 19.7%; permanent pasture 3.5%; forest: 74.5%; other: 0% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 0 sq km NA (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Micronesia: | composed of four major island groups totaling 607 islands | The terrain of Micronesia: | islands vary geologically from high mountainous islands to low, coral atolls; volcanic outcroppings on Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Chuuk |
| Land boundaries of Micronesia: | 0 km | Borders countries of Micronesia: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Micronesia: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Micronesia
Are you traveling to Micronesia? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Oceania, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Oceania, island group in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Indonesia.
Did you know that the legal system of Micronesia is a mixed legal system of common and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Micronesia, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 388 km, paved: 184 km, unpaved: 204 km (2015)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: PALIKIR (capital) 7,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 22.4% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Micronesia: 104,719 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of -0.49% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English (official language and common language), Chuukese, Kosrean, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi. These days, Micronesia has to face a net migration rate of -20.9 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Micronesia nowadays; Chuukese/Mortlockese 49.3%, Pohnpeian 29.8%, Kosraean 6.3%, Yapese 5.7%, Yap outer islanders 5.1%, Polynesian 1.6%, Asian 1.4%, other 0.8% (2010 estimate).
The right to vote in Micronesia can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of FSM. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Micronesia for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Micronesia are: Constitution Day, 10 May (1979); Independence Day, 3 November (1986).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Micronesia, these are the most likely dangers you might face: typhoons (June to December). What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Palikir and/or Micronesia?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Micronesia, the population has to face a death rate of 4.2 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Micronesia
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Micronesia. Here they are: English (official language and common language), Chuukese, Kosrean, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .fm
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: heavy year-round rainfall, especially in the eastern islands: located on southern edge of the typhoon belt with occasionally severe damage.
Its capital city is Palikir, where the local time zone is UTC+11, which is 16 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Palikir: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Micronesia; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Dolohmwar 791 m. The length of its total coastline are: 6,112 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Micronesia; overfishing, climate change, pollution.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: typhoons (June to December).
For your traveling options, there are 6 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Micronesia all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 388 km, paved: 184 km, unpaved: 204 km (2015).
Background of Micronesia
Like every nation, Micronesia also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The Caroline Islands are a widely scattered archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean; they became part of a UN Trust Territory under US administration following World War II. The eastern four island groups adopted a constitution in 1979 and chose to become the Federated States of Micronesia. (The westernmost island group became Palau.) Independence came in 1986 under a Compact of Free Association with the US, which was amended and renewed in 2004. Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, overdependence on US foreign aid, and state perception of inequitable allocation of US aid. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
