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Micronesia

Latitude: 6.916667 N Longitude: 158.15 E Capital: Palikir

 
 
 


Short introduction to Micronesia

In 1979 the Federated States of Micronesia, a UN Trust Territory under US administration, adopted a constitution. In 1986 independence was attained under a Compact of Free Association with the United States. Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid.

Source: World Factbook


 

 

Micronesia external links

Selected links to recommended web sites with information about Micronesia

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Micronesia on Wikipedia
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