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 Federated States of Micronesia

The Federated States of Micronesia comprise the states of Kosrae, Ponape (Pohnpei), Truk, and Yap.

The country was part of the United Nations Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, set up in 1947 and administered by the U.S.


Flag of the Federated States
of Micronesia

The capital is Kolonia in Ponape. Moen (10,374), in Truk, is the largest community.

The country was admitted to the United Nations in 1991.

Area, 702 sq km (271 sq mi); population (1990 estimate) 108,000.

to visit the Ponape Agriculture and Trade School.

Bibliography :

Encarta 95

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