Quick Data on Micronesia
Short Name | none |
Capital | Palikir |
Long Name | Federated States of Micronesia |
Country Code | FM |
Continent | Oceania |
Total Area | 702 sq km |
Population | 102,436 |
Language | English |
Nationality | Micronesian(s) |
Geography of Micronesia
As a country in Australia – Oceania, with coordinates at 6 55 N, 158 15 E, Micronesia neighbors n/a. The terrain in Micronesia is described as islands vary geologically from high mountainous islands to low, coral atolls; volcanic outcroppings on Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Chuuk, with an average elevation point of n/a. 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.
Surface Total | 702 sq km |
Land Surface | 702 sq km |
Water Surface | 0 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 0 km |
Neighbor Countries | n/a |
Coastline | 6,112 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
Highest Elevation Point | Nanlaud on Pohnpei 782 m |
Resources of Micronesia
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being timber, marine products, deep-seabed minerals, phosphate. The agricultural land occupies 25.50% of Micronesia, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 74.50%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 25.50% | 179 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 0 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 74.50% | 523 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 0.00% | 0 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Micronesia
The population of the country is estimated at 102,436 people, with the biggest urban area having 7,000 PALIKIR (capital) (2018). Known as Micronesian(s), the people from Micronesia come from diversified ethnic groups such as 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 est.). The official language is English. Religions: Roman Catholic 54.7%, Protestant 41.1% (includes Congregational 38.5%, Baptist 1.1%, Seventh Day Adventist 0.8%, Assembly of God 0.7%), Mormon 1.5%, other 1.9%, none 0.7%, unspecified 0.1% (2010 est.).
Population | 102,436 |
Nationality | Micronesian(s) |
Official Language | English |
Other Languages | English (official and common language), Chuukese, Kosrean, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi |
Birth Rate | 18.9 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 4.3 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 22.90% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | n/a physicians/1,000 population (n/a) |
Hospital Beds Density | 3.2 beds/1,000 population (2009) |
Governing Type of Micronesia
Micronesia is a federal republic in free association with the US. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of common and customary law.
Governing Type | federal republic in free association with the US |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of FSM |
Dual Citizenship | no |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Micronesia
From a population total of 102,436, the labor force is 37,920 (2010 est.). The main products in agriculture are: taro, yams, coconuts, bananas, cassava (manioc, tapioca), sakau (kava), Kosraen citrus, betel nuts, black pepper, fish, pigs, chickens. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: tourism, construction; specialized aquaculture, craft items (shell and wood). Its exports cover fish, sakau (kava), betel nuts, black pepper. The main import products are: food, beverages, clothing, computers, household electronics, appliances, manufactured goods, automobiles, machinery and equipment, furniture, tools.
Exports | $88.3 million (2013 est.) |
Imports | $167.8 million (2015 est.) |
Export Partners | n/a |
Import Partners | n/a |
GDP / Capita | $3,400 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 192 million kWh (2002) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 75.4% (2016) |
Internet Users | 33,000 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 31.50% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Micronesia, statistics sectio