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Australia-Oceania :: Micronesia, Federated States of
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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 US, which was amended and renewed in 2004. Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid.
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Oceania, island group in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Indonesia
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6 55 N, 158 15 E
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Area:
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total: 702 sq km
country comparison to the world: 191
land:
702 sq km
water:
0 sq km (fresh water only)
note:
includes Pohnpei (Ponape), Chuuk (Truk) Islands, Yap Islands, and Kosrae (Kosaie)
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four times the size of Washington, DC (land area only)
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0 km
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6,112 km
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territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive economic zone:
200 nm
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tropical; heavy year-round rainfall, especially in the eastern islands; located on southern edge of the typhoon belt with occasionally severe damage
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islands vary geologically from high mountainous islands to low, coral atolls; volcanic outcroppings on Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Chuuk
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lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m
highest point:
Dolohmwar (Totolom) 791 m
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timber, marine products, deep-seabed minerals, phosphate
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arable land: 2.86%
permanent crops:
24.29%
other:
72.86% (2011)
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NA
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typhoons (June to December)
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overfishing, climate change, pollution
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party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection
signed, but not ratified:
none of the selected agreements
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four major island groups totaling 607 islands
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noun: Micronesian(s)
adjective:
Micronesian; Chuukese, Kosraen(s), Pohnpeian(s), Yapese
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Chuukese 48.8%, Pohnpeian 24.2%, Kosraean 6.2%, Yapese 5.2%, Yap outer islands 4.5%, Asian 1.8%, Polynesian 1.5%, other 6.4%, unknown 1.4% (2000 census)
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English (official and common language), Chuukese, Kosrean, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi
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Roman Catholic 52.7%, Protestant 41.7% (Congregational 40.1%, Baptist 0.9%, Seventh-Day Adventist 0.7%), other 3.8%, none or unspecified 0.8% (2000 Census)
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106,104 (July 2013 est.)
country comparison to the world: 192
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0-14 years: 32.4% (male 17,478/female 16,915)
15-24 years:
20.4% (male 10,933/female 10,715)
25-54 years:
37.6% (male 19,370/female 20,551)
55-64 years:
6.3% (male 3,374/female 3,360)
65 years and over:
3.2% (male 1,500/female 1,908) (2013 est.)
population pyramid:
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total: 23.4 years
male:
22.8 years
female:
24 years (2013 est.)
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-0.38% (2013 est.)
country comparison to the world: 219
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21.44 births/1,000 population (2013 est.)
country comparison to the world: 79
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4.27 deaths/1,000 population (2013 est.)
country comparison to the world: 204
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-20.95 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2013 est.)
country comparison to the world: 219
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urban population: 23% of total population (2010)
rate of urbanization:
1.3% annual rate of change (2010-15 est.)
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PALIKIR (capital) 7,000 (2009)
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at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female
0-14 years:
1.03 male(s)/female
15-24 years:
1.03 male(s)/female
25-54 years:
0.94 male(s)/female
55-64 years:
1.02 male(s)/female
65 years and over:
0.77 male(s)/female
total population:
0.99 male(s)/female (2013 est.)
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100 deaths/100,000 live births (2010)
country comparison to the world: 69
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total: 22.71 deaths/1,000 live births
country comparison to the world: 81
male:
25.12 deaths/1,000 live births
female:
20.18 deaths/1,000 live births (2013 est.)
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total population: 72.07 years
country comparison to the world: 136
male:
70.09 years
female:
74.16 years (2013 est.)
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2.68 children born/woman (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 75
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14.2% of GDP (2010)
country comparison to the world: 5
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0.56 physicians/1,000 population (2005)
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3.22 beds/1,000 population (2009)
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improved:
urban: 94% of population
rural: 92% of population
total: 92% of population
unimproved:
urban: 6% of population
rural: 8% of population
total: 8% of population (2000 est.)
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improved:
urban: 59% of population
rural: 16% of population
total: 26% of population
unimproved:
urban: 41% of population
rural: 84% of population
total: 74% of population (2000 est.)
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40.6% (2008)
country comparison to the world: 12
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definition: age 15 and over can read and write
total population:
89%
male:
91%
female:
88% (1980 est.)
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conventional long form: Federated States of Micronesia
conventional short form:
none
local long form:
Federated States of Micronesia
local short form:
none
former:
Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, Ponape, Truk, and Yap Districts
abbreviation:
FSM
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constitutional government in free association with the US; the Compact of Free Association entered into force on 3 November 1986 and the Amended Compact entered into force in May 2004
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name: Palikir
geographic coordinates:
6 55 N, 158 09 E
time difference:
UTC+11 (16 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
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4 states; Chuuk (Truk), Kosrae (Kosaie), Pohnpei (Ponape), Yap
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3 November 1986 (from the US-administered UN trusteeship)
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Constitution Day, 10 May (1979)
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10 May 1979
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mixed legal system of common and customary law
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has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt
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18 years of age; universal
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chief of state: President Emanuel MORI (since 11 May 2007); Vice President Alik L. ALIK (since 11 May 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Emanuel MORI (since 11 May 2007); Vice President Alik L. ALIK (since 11 May 2007)
cabinet:
Cabinet includes the vice president and the heads of the eight executive departments
(For more information visit the World Leaders website  )
elections:
president and vice president elected by Congress from among the four senators at large for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 May 2011 (next to be held in May 2015); note - a proposed constitutional amendment to establish popular elections for president and vice president failed
election results:
Emanuel MORI reelected president by Congress unopposed; Alik L. ALIK reelected vice president
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unicameral Congress (14 seats; 4 - one elected from each state to serve four-year terms and 10 - elected from single-member districts delineated by population to serve two-year terms; members elected by popular vote)
elections:
last held on 5 March 2013 (next to be held in March 2015)
election results:
percent of vote - NA; seats - independents 14
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highest court(s): Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and not more than 5 associate justices and organized into appellate and criminal divisions)
judge selection and term of office:
justices appointed by the president of the Federated States of Micronesia with the approval of two-thirds of Congress; justices appointed for life
subordinate courts:
the highest state-level courts are: Chuuk Supreme Court; Korsae State Court; Pohnpei State Court; Yap State Court
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no formal parties
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ACP, ADB, AOSIS, FAO, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, ICRM, IDA, IFC, IFRCS, IMF, IOC, IOM, IPU, ITSO, ITU, MIGA, OPCW, PIF, Sparteca, SPC, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, WHO, WMO
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chief of mission: Ambassador Asterio R. TAKESY
chancery:
1725 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
telephone:
[1] (202) 223-4383
FAX:
[1] (202) 223-4391
consulate(s) general:
Honolulu, Tamuning (Guam)
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chief of mission: Ambassador Dorothea-Maria ROSEN
embassy:
101 Upper Pics Road, Kolonia
mailing address:
P. O. Box 1286, Kolonia, Pohnpei, 96941; U.S. Embassy in Micronesia, 4120 Kolonia Place, Washington, D.C. 20521-4120
telephone:
[691] 320-2187
FAX:
[691] 320-2186
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light blue with four white five-pointed stars centered; the stars are arranged in a diamond pattern; blue symbolizes the Pacific Ocean, the stars represent the four island groups of Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap
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name: "Patriots of Micronesia"
lyrics/music:
unknown
note:
adopted 1991; the anthem is also known as "Across All Micronesia;" the music is based on the 1820 German patriotic song "Ich hab mich ergeben," which was the West German national anthem from 1949-1950; variants of this tune are used in Johannes Brahms' "Festival Overture" and Gustav Mahler's "Third Symphony"
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Economic activity consists of subsistence farming and fishing and government which is funded largely by Compact of Free Association (Compact) assistance provided by the US. The islands have few known mineral deposits worth commercial exploration. The potential for tourism is also limited by isolation, lack of adequate facilities, and limited air and water connections hinder development. Under the terms of the original Compact, the US provided $1.3 billion in grants and aid in 1986-2001. The US and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) negotiated a second (amended) Compact agreement in 2002-2003 that took effect in 2004. The amended Compact runs for a 20-year period to 2024; during which the US will provide roughly $2.1 billion to the FSM. The amended Compact also includes a Trust Fund for the people of the FSM which is to provide an income stream beyond 2024 when Compact grants are to end. The country's medium-term economic outlook appears fragile because of reduced US assistance and lackluster performance of its small and stagnant private sector.
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$766.4 million (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 210
$756.3 million (2011 est.)
$740.7 million (2010 est.)
note:
GDP supplemented by grant aid, averaging perhaps $100 million annually
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$327 million (2012 est.)
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1.4% (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 148
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$7,500 (2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 140
$7,300 (2011 est.)
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agriculture: 14%
industry:
12%
services:
74% (2011 est.)
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15,920 (2011)
country comparison to the world: 212
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agriculture: 0.9%
industry:
20.6%
services:
78.5%
note:
two-thirds of the labor force are government employees (2011 est.)
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22% (2000 est.)
country comparison to the world: 165
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26.7% (2000)
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lowest 10%: NA%
highest 10%:
NA%
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revenues: $107 million
expenditures:
$102 million (FY10/11 est.)
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32.7% of GDP (FY10/11 est.)
country comparison to the world: 77
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1.5% of GDP (FY10/11 est.)
country comparison to the world: 29
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3.4% (2011 est.)
country comparison to the world: 107
3.5% (2010 est.)
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14.35% (31 December 2012 est.)
country comparison to the world: 52
14.35% (31 December 2011 est.)
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$27.22 million (31 December 2011 est.)
country comparison to the world: 187
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$118.4 million (31 December 2011 est.)
country comparison to the world: 189
$113.9 million (31 December 2010 est.)
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$56.77 million (31 December 2011 est.)
country comparison to the world: 188
$56.77 million (31 December 2011 est.)
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black pepper, tropical fruits and vegetables, coconuts, bananas, cassava (tapioca), sakau (kava), Kosraen citrus, betel nuts, sweet potatoes; pigs, chickens; fish
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tourism, construction; fish processing, specialized aquaculture; craft items (from shell, wood, and pearls)
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NA%
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-$34.3 million (FY05 est.)
country comparison to the world: 61
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$24.9 million (2009 est.)
country comparison to the world: 203
$14 million (2004 est.)
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fish, garments, bananas, black pepper, sakau (kava), betel nuts
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$132.7 million (2004)
country comparison to the world: 208
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food, manufactured goods, machinery and equipment, beverages
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$75.06 million (31 December 2011 est.)
country comparison to the world: 166
$75.06 million (31 December 2011 est.)
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$60.8 million (FY05 est.)
country comparison to the world: 192
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the US dollar is used
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1 October - 30 September
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8,500 (2010)
country comparison to the world: 202
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27,500 (2010)
country comparison to the world: 207
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general assessment: adequate system
domestic:
islands interconnected by shortwave radiotelephone (used mostly for government purposes), satellite (Intelsat) ground stations, and some coaxial and fiber-optic cable; mobile-cellular service available on Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap
international:
country code - 691; satellite earth stations - 5 Intelsat (Pacific Ocean) (2002)
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no TV broadcast stations; each state has a multi-channel cable service with TV transmissions carrying roughly 95% imported programming and 5% local programming; about a half dozen radio stations (2009)
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.fm
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4,668 (2012)
country comparison to the world: 147
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17,000 (2009)
country comparison to the world: 196
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6 (2012)
country comparison to the world: 171
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total: 6
1,524 to 2,437 m:
4
914 to 1,523 m:
2 (2012)
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total: 240 km
country comparison to the world: 207
paved:
42 km
unpaved:
198 km (2000)
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total: 3
country comparison to the world: 138
by type:
cargo 1, passenger/cargo 2 (2010)
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Colonia (Tomil Harbor), Lele Harbor, Pohnepi Harbor
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no regular military forces (2012)
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males age 16-49: 26,712 (2010 est.)
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males age 16-49: 22,008
females age 16-49:
23,501 (2010 est.)
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male: 1,276
female:
1,253 (2010 est.)
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defense is the responsibility of the US
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