Holidays in Micronesia, Federated States of
Understanding Micronesia, Federated States of
Climate
Tropical; heavy year-round rainfall, especially in the eastern islands; located on southern edge of the typhoon belt with occasionally severe damage; Natural hazards : typhoons June to December
Terrain
Islands vary geologically from high mountainous islands to low, coral atolls; volcanic outcroppings on Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Truk
- Highest point: Dolohmwar Totolom 791 m
History
- National holiday
- Constitution Day, 10 May 1979
- Constitution
- 10 May 1979
In 1979 the Federated States of Micronesia, a UN Trust Territory under US administration, adopted a constitution On 3 November 1986 independence was attained under a Compact of Free Association with the US; economic provisions of the Compact are being renegotiated
- Independence
- 3 November 1986 from the US-administered UN Trusteeship
Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid
Talking in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Languages
- English official and common language, Trukese, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Kosrean, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi
Buying stuff in Micronesia, Federated States of
Food and eating in Micronesia, Federated States of
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Accommodation in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Kosrae Nautilus Resort PO Box 135, Kosrae, Micronesia 15 minute drive from the airport on the eastern side of the island, adjacent to the ocean + 691 370 3567 http://kosraenautiluscom When the flight arrives 1030AM US$115 to $130 520 163018-room modern hotel with air-conditioned rooms and restaurant, or outside dining by the swimming pool Free airport transfers, full service scuba dive operation including NAUI scuba instruction Tour and rental cars arranged Located adjacent to the Lelu causeway facing east to the Pacific Ocean, with 3 acres of manicured gardens
Working in Micronesia, Federated States of
US citizens may live and work freely in Micronesia
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