Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia
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About Micronesia
Micronesia is a paradiselike islands group with over 600 islands that are the result of volcanic activity, grouped into four states: Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk and Yap. The high islands have beautifull cliffs and are covered with tropical jungle, while the low caroll islands encircle blue-green lagoons. Tourists can experience traditional village dances, secluded lakes and waterfalls, or enjoy a true paradise for diving and fishing with coral laden shipwrecks.
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General information
- Capital: Palikir
- Language: English (official), Trukese, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Kosrean, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi
- Climate: Tropical; heavy year-round rainfall, especially in the eastern islands
- Timezone: UTC+10
- Currency: 1 US dollar (USD) = 100 cents
- Electricity plugs: a b (show)
- No. of inhabitants: 108,105 (July 2005 est.)
- Interl. accesscode +691
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Micronesia is a pleasant mixture of old and new with old skills like canoeing and a laid back attitute.
Religion: Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 47%
National holiday: Constitution Day, 10 May (1979)
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