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<p>The Federated States of Micronesia is an island country in the Western Pacific Ocean. The country is an associated state with the United States, comprising of about 607 islands. The total land mass of the country is 702 square kilometres, distributed among four states. Micronesia lies just north of the equator, south of Guam and the Marianas, west of Nauru and the Marshall Islands, and east of Palau. Its latitudes and longitudes are 6 degrees 55’N and 158 degrees 15’E respectively.  The area within this latitude and longitude is tropical in nature and experiences heavy rainfall all year around.</p>
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<p>Palikir is the capital of Micronesia, situated in Pohnpei Island while Weno is the largest city located in the Chuuk Atoll.  Yap and Kosrae are two other states of Micronesia, where Kosrae are numerous outlaying atolls.  The population is close to 106,104 most of which resides on Chuuk and Pohnpei states. Each of the states has its own international airport located on its mainland.</p>
<p>Micronesia is a multi-racial country with the indigenous people associating with Asians, Polynesians and a growing number of Europeans. Chuukese amount to 48.8% of the total population, Pohnpeian 24.2%, Kosraean 6.2% and the Yapese 5.2%. English is the official language of Micronesia. The native languages of the island are Chuukese, Kosraen and Woleaian.</p>
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<p>In May 1979 Micronesia formed its own constitutional government and it gained independence from the United Stated on November 1986. The country is still governed with the 1979 constitution. Federated States of Micronesia has a seat in the United Nations.</p>
<p><strong><em>ECONOMY</em></strong></p>
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<p>Financial assistance from the U.S is the main source of income to the country. Furthermore, subsistence farming and fishing are other primary industry of the country.  Tuna fishing has been production since 1990.</p>
<p>Tourism could be a thriving industry but lack of adequate facilities and remote location hinder its existence.  These problems are reasons that Micronesia may not facilitate long term growth.</p>
<p><strong><em>CULTURE</em></strong></p>
<p>The four states of Micronesia are associated with its own culture but also bond with similarities that have been alive for centuries.  Many of the traditions can be associated with New Guinea and Palau.</p>
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<p><strong><em>RELIGION</em></strong></p>
<p>Main denominational groups of the island are Roman Catholics and Protestants. Other groups are Baptists, Assemblies of God, Salvation Army, Seventh-day Adventists and the Baha’i Faith. There are also Buddhists on Pohnpei.</p>
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