The Federated States of Micronesia,or simply Micronesia,is an island country in Micronesia,a subregion of Oceania. The federation consists of four states—from west to east:Yap,Chuuk,Pohnpei,and Kosrae—that span across the western Pacific just north of the equator,for a longitudinal distance of almost 2,700 km (1,700 mi). Together,the states comprise around 607 islands and a combined land area of approximately 702 km2 or 271 sq mi.
Pohnpei is an island of the Senyavin Islands which are part of the larger Caroline Islands group. It belongs to Pohnpei State,one of the four states in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Major population centers on Pohnpei include Palikir,the FSM's capital,and Kolonia,the capital of Pohnpei State. Pohnpei is the largest island in the FSM,with an area of 334 km2 (129 sq mi),and a highest point of 782 m (2,566 ft),the most populous with 36,832 people,and the most developed single island in the FSM.
Palikir is the capital city of the Federated States of Micronesia located in the western Pacific Ocean. A town of slightly under 5,000 residents,it is part of the larger Sokehs municipality,which had a population of 6,647 as of 2010,out of the nation's total population of 106,487. It is situated on the northwest side of Pohnpei island,a high volcanic island surrounded by a fringing coral reef. Nearby to the northeast is the island's largest settlement,the coastal town of Kolonia. It was declared the capital of Micronesia in 1989.
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is an inter-governmental organisation that aims to enhance cooperation among countries and territories of Oceania,including formation of a trade bloc and regional peacekeeping operations. It was founded in 1971 as the South Pacific Forum (SPF),and changed its name in 1999 to "Pacific Islands Forum",so as to be more inclusive of the Forum's Oceania-spanning membership of both north and south Pacific island countries,including Australia.
The flag of the Federated States of Micronesia was adopted on 30 November 1978. The blue field represents the Pacific Ocean. In an echo of U.S. heraldic practice,the stars represent the four federated states:Chuuk,Pohnpei,Kosrae and Yap,arranged like the points of the compass.
The president of the Federated States of Micronesia is the head of state and government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The FSM president,by virtue of his or her office,is the head of the FSM Cabinet and is in charge of the administration and operations of the National Government. The president is assisted by the vice-president,both of whom are elected by the FSM Congress from among the at-large members to serve for four-year terms. The current and tenth president of the FSM is Wesley Simina,who replaced David Panuelo on 11 May 2023.
Yap State is one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia,located in the westernmost portion of the country. The state borders Palau to the southwest,Guam to the north,and Chuuk State to the east. According to the state's population census carried out in 2020,the total population is 11,577 residing across a total area of 119.54 sq km,though a large majority of the area is water. The only town area in the state,Colonia,serves as the state capital.
Kolonia is a coastal town and the capital of Pohnpei State in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). It's not to be confused with the far smaller Colonia,the capital of the State of Yap. It was also the former FSM capital before being replaced by Palikir in 1989,located nearby to the southwest in the municipality of Sokehs. It has 6,074 people.
The College of Micronesia-FSM (COM-FSM) is a public community college in the Federated States of Micronesia. It began operation in 1963 as the Micronesian Teacher Education Center.
The Federated States of Micronesia's National Police is the small national police force of the Federated States of Micronesia and is a division of the FSM Department of Justice.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Micronesia:
The nationality law of the Federated States of Micronesia determines who is or may become a citizen or national of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Article III of the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia provides the basis for nationality law,while specific provisions are elaborated in 7 FSMC §201 et seq.
Australia–Federated States of Micronesia relations are the bilateral relations between Australia and Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Australia was the first country to start diplomatic relations with FSM in 1987 and is one of the four countries that have resident ambassadors to Micronesia. The two countries are members of the Pacific Islands Forum.
An independence referendum for Chuuk State to secede from the Federated States of Micronesia was originally scheduled to take place in March 2015. However,it has been delayed three times and it is uncertain if it will take place. The most populous of the four states within the FSM,Chuuk has high levels of unemployment and there are long-standing tensions over the distribution of funding within the FSM. Other concerns include political power within the federation and the preservation of cultural identity.
The Federated States of Micronesia is a United States Associated State consisting of 4 states across the Western Pacific Ocean. The estimated population in 2015 was 105,216. Formerly the FSM was a part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI) but in 1979 formed its own constitutional government. FSM has a written constitution which took effect in 1979 and has been amended only once in 1990. By virtue of membership in the United Nations,the FSM abides by the UN Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Key human rights concerns in FSM include judicial delays,government corruption,discrimination against women,domestic violence and child neglect.
India–Federated States of Micronesia relations are the international relations that exist between the Republic of India and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The Embassy of India in Manila,Philippines is concurrently accredited to FSM.
Parliamentary elections were held in the Federated States of Micronesia on 5 March 2019,alongside a referendum on calling a Constitutional Convention. All 14 seats in Congress were up for election,and all 13 incumbents standing for re-election were returned to Congress.
The COVID-19 pandemic in the Federated States of Micronesia is part of the ongoing worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The virus has reached the Federated States of Micronesia on 8 January 2021.
Parliamentary elections were held in the Federated States of Micronesia on 7 March 2023 to elect the fourteen members of the Congress:ten representatives of the districts,and four senators each representing one of the four states.
Bethwel Henry was a Micronesian politician. He was a leading figure in establishing the Federated States of Micronesia and served as the nation's first Speaker of the Congress.
