The government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) conducts its own foreign relations. Since independence in 1986, the FSM has established diplomatic relations with a number of nations, including most of its Pacific neighbors.
The Federated States of Micronesia national football team is the national team of the Federated States of Micronesia and is controlled by the Federated States of Micronesia Football Association. The team is not a member of FIFA, or a regional confederation, and therefore cannot compete in the World Cup.
Federated States of Micronesia–United States relations are bilateral relations between the Federated States of Micronesia and the United States of America.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Micronesia:
The population of the Federated States of Micronesia is predominantly Christian, although the representation of various denominations varies greatly from state to state. The government generally upholds the freedom of religion, but the small Muslim community in the country faces significant discrimination from both general society and the government.
Manuel Minginfel is a weightlifter representing the Federated States of Micronesia.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Micronesia may face challenges not faced by non-LGBT people. Households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples, as same-sex marriage and civil unions are not allowed.
The Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia is the supreme law of the Federated States of Micronesia. It was adopted in 1979.
Federated States of Micronesia competed at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China between July 16 and 31, 2011.
Micronesian passports are the regular travel document issued by the Federated States of Micronesia to its citizens in order to enable them to travel outside the country. They are the international proof of identity of any Micronesian citizen.
The Federated States of Micronesia competed at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona, Spain between 19 July and 4 August 2013.
The Federated States of Micronesia competed at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics in Moscow, Russia, from 10–18 August 2013. A team of one athlete was announced to represent the country in the event.
All visitors arriving in the Federated States of Micronesia must have a valid passport or other travel document issued by the government of the country of citizenship or nationality. The document must be valid for at least 120 days beyond the date of entry. Exception to this rule are the citizens and nationals of the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the United States who may also prove citizenship or nationality by birth certificate or entry permit. Their nationals are also issued an entry permit valid for up to a year. Other nationalities are allowed stay of 30 days that may be extended up to 60 days. Departure Tax applies.
The Federated States of Micronesia competed at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships in Kazan, Russia from 24 July to 9 August 2015.
The Federated States of Micronesia competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. This was the nation's fifth consecutive appearance at the Summer Olympics.
The Federated States of Micronesia competed at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics in London, United Kingdom, from 4–13 August 2017.
Federated States of Micronesia is scheduled to compete at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea from 12 to 28 July.
