Micronesia

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Federated States of Micronesia — Attractions

One of the most interesting places to visit in the Pacific, the Federated States of Micronesia is composed of diverse island states that offer their own brand of culture, nature and adventure. The island of Yap offers the most well preserved traditions, including the use of huge stone money discs for trade. Those with a knack for diving and water-based pursuits should not miss Chuuk.

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Geography of Micronesia

The Federated States of Micronesia lie 3,680km (2,300 miles) north of Australia and 4,000km (2,500 miles) west of Hawaii.

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Administrative divisions of the Federated States of Micronesia

The Federated States of Micronesia (Listeni/ˌmaɪkroʊˈniːʒə/; abbreviated FSM) is an independent sovereign island nation and a United States associated state consisting of four states – from west to east, Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae – that are spread across the Western Pacific Ocean.