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Federated States of Micronesia: The four corners of Paradise The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) invite you to explore one of the world's last great adventures: 607 islands where romance, history and adventure still roam free across 1,500 miles of the Western Pacific Ocean, just north of the Equator. A visit to the islands of Yap Chuuk Pohnpei and Kosrae , the four island states of FSM, is an exotic feast of island culture, ancient and modern history, unspoiled tropical habitat and wildlife blended with the spice of Pacific Island mystique and wealth of the aquatic world. The FSM is a part of the Carolinian Islands group and has a rich history dating back several thousand years. The islands were originally settled by ancient people sailing east from Asia and north from Polynesia. In the past 500 years European and other Asian cultures, by way of conquest and exploration, have left their mark on the islands. The Spanish, Germans, Japanese and Americans have all governed the islands at one time and following a trusteeship under US administration after WWII, the FSM is now independent and self-governing. Visitors to FSM will discover a spectacular and diverse landscape made up of 2,000 foot mountain peaks, deeply gorged river valleys, cascading waterfalls, rolling hills, open grassland, lush mangrove forests, fringing coral reefs and protected lagoons, secluded and unspoiled sandy beaches.

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46. HRI/CORE/1/Add.72 - Core Document - Micronesia (Federated States Of) The federated states of micronesia (FSM), along with the Republic of Palau, SOCIAL GEOGRAPHY AND culture. 8. The population for the FSM is 105506 http://www.hri.ca/fortherecord1997/documentation/coredocs/hri-core-1-add72.htm

United Nations HRI Distr. GENERAL HRI/CORE/1/Add.72 13 June 1996 Original: ENGLISH CORE DOCUMENT FORMING PART OF THE REPORTS OF STATES PARTIES MICRONESIA [16 April 1996] I. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 1. The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), along with the Republic of Palau, forms the Caroline Islands archipelago. One of the newly emerged Pacific island nations, FSM extends from the equator to 14 degrees north encompassing over 1 million square miles of ocean and a relatively small land area. Comprising the FSM are 607 high volcanic and low coral islands (atolls) only 65 of which are inhabited. The total land area is 270.8 square miles with an additional 2,776 square miles of lagoon areas. The four states of the FSM are, from east to west, the States of Kosrae, Pohnpei (formerly Ponape, renamed in November 1984), Chuuk (formerly Truk, renamed in January 1990) and Yap. 2. Kosrae is the easternmost State of the FSM. Kosrae is 5 degrees north of the equator and about 350 miles east-south-east of Pohnpei. It is a high volcanic island having 42 square miles of land, and it consists primarily of rugged mountainous slopes with only a very narrow coastal plain. Approximately 65 per cent of the island is in forest, 23 per cent in agroforest, 11 per cent in secondary vegetation with the remaining 3 per cent non-forest. 3. Pohnpei is a high volcanic island located 7 degrees north latitude and 158 degrees east longitude. Roughly circular and fringed by relatively dense mangrove forest, the distance across the island is approximately 15 miles. Rugged mountain ridges and deep valleys characterize the interior of the island. The highest elevation on the island is about 2,500 feet above sea level. Approximately 60 per cent of the island is steeply sloped and mountainous. Surrounding the main island is a large lagoon with a total surface area of 70 square miles. Associated with Pohnpei State are eight low coral islands, Mwoakiloa, Nukuoro, Pingelap, Sapwuahfik, Oroluk, Kapingamarangi, Pakin and Ant.

47. Priorities Of The People: Hardship In The Federated States Of Micronesia - ADB.o Priorities of the People Hardship in the federated states of micronesia and thus the traditional culture is slowly deteriorating. http://www.adb.org/Documents/Reports/Priorities_Poor/FSM/fsm0500.asp

Home What's New e-Notification Site Map ... Help Resources Asia Recovery Information Center ADB Institute Search Home Publications Catalog Online Publications Document Table of Contents p. 5 of 6 BACK NEXT Introduction Is Hardship Really a Problem in the FSM? ... Priorities of the People: Hardship in the Federated States of Micronesia What Causes Hardship? The assessment identified lack of income to meet individual and family needs (and wants) such as food, clothing, shelter, education, and cash as the most critical issue for all communities throughout the three states surveyed. The people surveyed said poor quality of service delivery, notably education and health services, is an important cause of hardship in many communities. Lack of facilities for skills and technical training is a particular issue for the youth. In all three states surveyed, people said landlessness, increasing drug and alcohol abuse, overcrowded households, and natural disasters cause hardship. In Chuuk and Pohnpei, people said the deterioration of customs and traditions, particularly the practice of sharing resources, and lack of community cooperation are important causes of hardship. In the more traditional state of Yap, people said restrictions brought by traditional beliefs (e.g., limited education for girls) and opposition by elders to increasing community access to basic services are particular causes of hardship. Three groups were identified as especially affected by hardship: children, the youth and women.

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OAS_sitepage = URL + '/AustraliaandSouthPacific/FederatedStatesOfMicronesia/PublicHolidays'; document.write('Research Micronesia Federated States hotels at TripAdvisor'); Contact Addresses General Information Passport/Visa Money ... Federated States Of Micronesia Federated States Of Micronesia Public Holidays Public Holidays: Jan 1 2005 New Year’s Day. Jan 11 * Kosrae Constitution Day. Mar 1 * Yap Day. Mar 25 Good Friday. Mar 31 * Pohnpei Culture Day. May 10 Constitution (Federated States of Micronesia) Day. Sep 8 * Kosrae Liberation Day. Sep 11 * Pohnpei Liberation Day. Oct 24 United Nations Day. Nov 3 National Day. Nov 8 * Pohnpei Constitution Day. Nov 24 * Kosrae Thanksgiving Day. Dec 24 * Yap Constitution Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 11 * Kosrae Constitution Day. Mar 1 * Yap Day. Mar 31 * Pohnpei Culture Day. Apr 14 Good Friday. May 10 Constitution (Federated States of Micronesia) Day. Sep 8 * Kosrae Liberation Day. Sep 11 * Pohnpei Liberation Day. Oct 24 United Nations Day. Nov 3 National Day. Nov 8 * Pohnpei Constitution Day. Nov 23 * Kosrae Thanksgiving Day.

50. FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA of Kosrae is the easternmost island in the federated states of micronesia . the environment and culture of any of the world’s 100000plus islands. http://www.spc.int/coastfish/News/WIF/WIF6-Internet/WIF6-FSM2.htm

SPC / CPS Home Accueil Coastal Fisheries Programme Index page Publications Areas of focus: Reef Fisheries Assessment ... Aquaculture Programme Pêche côtière Page d'index Publications Domaines d'activité: Éval. des pêcheries récifales ... Aquaculture Contact: Fisheries Information Section Section Information halieutique SPC/CPS BP D5, 98848 Nouméa Cedex 95 Promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata New-Caledonia / Nouvelle-Calédonie Tel.: +687 26.20.00 Fax: +687 26.38.18 FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA Recognizing the Need for Coastal Disaster Planning in Micronesia by Douglas Ramsay The island of Kosrae is the easternmost island in the Federated States of Micronesia. Kosrae is a 112 km volcanic island surrounded by well-developed coastal mangroves and a narrow fringing reef with no outer islands. The population is approximately 8,000; most depend on fishing and farming for their livelihood. Rapid population growth with greater than 50 percent of the population under 16 years of age Rapid infrastructure development occurring in the immediate coastal hinterland over the last 30 years (e.g., paved roadways, dock and airport facilities). This has led to the need for coastal defenses for protection and for land reclamation.

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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT VISITORS INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ... HISTORY PEOPLE CULTURE GOVERNMENT WHAT'S HOT FSM INFODESK ... LINKS PEOPLE he people of the FSM are classified as Micronesians , although some inhabitants of Pohnpei State are of Polynesian origin. They are actually a heterogeneous mixture with different customs and traditions bound together by recent history and common aspiration. The cultural diversity is typified by the existence of eight major indigenous languages , although English remains the official language of commerce. The cultural similarities are indicated by the importance of traditional extended family and clan systems found on each island. Each of the State has developed unique cultural characteristics which are important to the potential outsiders especially those interested in visiting or investing in the islands. In Kosrae State, the Congregational Church plays an extremely important role in everyday life while in Chuuk, clan relationships remain an important factor. Yap continues as the most traditional society in the FSM with strong caste system. Over the last 15 years Pohnpei has rapidly developed as the most westernized state in the nation. This results in large part because the national government is located here. At the same time, traditional leadership continues to play an important role.

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59. Federated States Of Micronesia federated states of micronesia. Map. This site provides a map and some generalgeographical, political, and economic information Introduction. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~akstill/CyberGuides/Pacific_CyberGuide/FSM.html

Federated States of Micronesia Map . This site provides a map and some general geographical, political, and economic information: Introduction . Although it seems primarily geared for the tourist, this site has a lot of great information about the history, culture and language as well as a few links to other places. Everything is clearly presented and accompanied by photos and maps. Be sure to check out the section on the stone money of Yap and Nan Madol, referred to as both "the Venice of the Pacific" and "the Machu Pichu of the Pacific," on Pohnpei How do I get there? Good question. You'll have to fly, and probably be going through Honolulu or Guam. It seems that you also have to go through Pohnpei as that is where international flights to FSM arrive. Destination Micronesia . This page is definitely geared toward the tourist but might help you get started. Also, try the first link I've listed. Photos Photo Gallery Ethnic Art Institute of Micronesia , located on the island of Yap. Pictures and commentary on Micronesian art. A Tour of Pohnpei . Contains beautiful images from the author's one-year stay as a student missionary teaching high school at the Pohnpei Seventh-Day Adventist School. http://pats.edu/nanmadol.htm contains information and photos of Nan Madol.

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YAP FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA Part of the Federated States of Micronesia, Yap is situated in the Western Caroline, between Guam and Palau. It is off the main tourist route and is made up of four main islands - Yap Proper, Tamil - Gagil, Maap and Rumung, plus ten small islands all within the boundaries of a beautiful coral reef. Click here for a space shuttle photograph of Yap The landscape consists of rolling hills and lowlands covered with thick jungle like vegetation. Most of the coastal areas are mangroves with occasional coral beaches. Like other FSM islands, there is a coral reef, so snorkelling is popular as is diving in the crystal clear lagoon with the giant manta rays which appear at certain times of the year. The town of Colonia on Yap Proper is the capital and is slightly more urbanized than the village area. Yap also has 130 outer islands stretching nearly 600 miles east of Yap Island. Most of the other islands are coral atolls and are sparsely populated by a people different from the Yapese in culture and language. Four indigenous languages are spoken. These are Yapese, Ulithian, Woleaian and Satawalese . English is the official language so some local Government organizations still conduct business in the Yapese language. Because of its position, Yap was minimally affected when the Spanish colonized Micronesia in the 1500s and again during German occupation from the end of the 1800s to the beginning of World War I.

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