Axion 3D Atlas/ATLAS.iso/stats/157.txt

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{bigtext=150,155,"of Micronesia"}



{1}Geography{4}
{4}To see a map of Micronesia, click {z,"126.406015,-17.585170,179.458647,22.454910",here}{4}!

{2}Location:{4} Oceania, island group in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from
Hawaii to Indonesia

{2}Area:{4}
{3}total area:{4} 702 sq km
{3}land area:{4} 702 sq km
{3}comparative area:{4} four times the size of Washington, DC
{3}note:{4} includes Pohnpei (Ponape), Truk (Chuuk) Islands, Yap Islands, and Kosrae

{2}Land boundaries:{4} 0 km

{2}Coastline:{4} 6,112 km

{2}Maritime claims:{4}
{3}exclusive economic zone:{4} 200 nm
{3}territorial sea:{4} 12 nm

{2}International disputes:{4} none

{2}Climate:{4} tropical; heavy year-round rainfall, especially in the eastern islands; located on southern
edge of the typhoon belt with occasional severe damage

{2}Terrain:{4} islands vary geologically from high mountainous islands to low, coral atolls; volcanic
outcroppings on Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Truk
{3}lowest point:{4} Pacific Ocean 0 m
{3}highest point:{4} Totolom 791 m

{2}Natural resources:{4} forests, marine products, deep-seabed minerals

{2}Land use:{4}
{3}arable land:{4} NA%
{3}permanent crops:{4} NA%
{3}meadows and pastures:{4} NA%
{3}forest and woodland:{4} NA%
{3}other:{4} NA%

{2}Irrigated land:{4} NA sq km

{2}Environment:{4}
{3}current issues:{4} NA

{2}natural hazards:{4} typhoons (June to December)

{2}international agreements:{4} party to - Biodiversity, Climate Change, Law of the Sea; signed, but not
ratified - Desertification, Hazardous Wastes, Ozone Layer Protection

{2}Geographic note:{4} four major island groups totaling 607 islands


{1}People{4}

{2}Population:{4} 125,377 (July 1996 est.)

{2}Age structure:{4}
{3}0-14 years:{4} NA
{3}15-64 years:{4} 35% (est.)
{3}65 years and over:{4} NA

{2}Population growth rate:{4} 3.34% (1996 est.)

{2}Birth rate:{4} 27.94 births/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Death rate:{4} 6.22 deaths/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Net migration rate:{4} 11.65 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Sex ratio:{4}
{3}at birth:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}under 15 years:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}15-64 years:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}65 years and over:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}all ages:{4} NA male(s)/female

{2}Infant mortality rate:{4} 35.8 deaths/1,000 live births (1996 est.)

{2}Life expectancy at birth:{4}
{3}total population:{4} 67.99 years
{3}male:{4} 66.02 years
{3}female:{4} 69.99 years (1996 est.)

{2}Total fertility rate:{4} 3.96 children born/woman (1996 est.)

{2}Nationality:{4}
{3}noun:{4} Micronesian(s)
{3}adjective:{4} Micronesian; Kosrae(s), Pohnpeian(s), Trukese, Yapese

{2}Ethnic divisions:{4} nine ethnic Micronesian and Polynesian groups

{2}Religions:{4} Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 47%, other and none 3%

{2}Languages:{4} English (official and common language), Trukese, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Kosrean

{2}Literacy:{4} age 15 and over can read and write (1980 est.)
{3}total population:{4} 89%
{3}male:{4} 91%
{3}female:{4} 88%


{1}Government{4}

{2}Name of country:{4}
{3}conventional long form:{4} Federated States of Micronesia
{3}conventional short form:{4} none
{3}former:{4} Kosrae, Ponape, Truk, and Yap Districts (Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands)
abbreviation: FSM

{2}Type of government:{4} constitutional government in free association with the US; the Compact of
Free Association entered into force 3 November 1986

{2}Capital:{4} Kolonia (on the island of Pohnpei)
{3}note:{4} a new capital is being built about 10 km southwest in the Palikir valley

{2}Administrative divisions:{4} 4 states; Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk (Truk), Yap

{2}Independence:{4} 3 November 1986 (from the US-administered UN Trusteeship)

{2}National holiday:{4} Proclamation of the Federated States of Micronesia, 10 May (1979)

{2}Constitution:{4} 10 May 1979

{2}Legal system:{4} based on adapted Trust Territory laws, acts of the legislature, municipal, common,
and customary laws

{2}Suffrage:{4} 18 years of age; universal

{2}Executive branch:{4}
chief of state and head of government: President Bailey OLTER (since 21 May 1991) and Vice
President Jacob NENA (since 21 May 1991) were elected by the Congress from among the four
Senators-at-Large; election last held 11 May 1995 (next to be held NA May 1999); results - Bailey
OLTER reelected to a second term as president; Jacob NENA reelected to a second term as vice
president
{3}cabinet:{4} Cabinet

{2}Legislative branch:{4} unicameral
Congress: elections last held 7 March 1995 (next to be held NA March 1999); results - percent of
vote NA; seats - (14 total) independents 14

{2}Judicial branch:{4} Supreme Court

{2}Political parties and leaders:{4} no formal parties

{2}International organization participation:{4} AsDB, ESCAP, IBRD, ICAO, IDA, IFC, IMF, Intelsat, ITU,
Sparteca, SPC, SPF, UN, UNCTAD, WHO, WMO

{2}Diplomatic representation in US:{4}
{3}chief of mission:{4} Ambassador Jesse B. MAREHALAU
{3}chancery:{4} 1725 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
{3}telephone:{4} [1] [phone]
{3}FAX:{4} [1] [phone]
{3}consulate(s) general:{4} Honolulu and Tamuning (Guam)

{2}US diplomatic representation:{4}
{3}chief of mission:{4} Ambassador March Fong EU
{3}embassy:{4} address NA, Kolonia
{3}mailing address:{4} P. O. Box 1286, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia 96941
{3}telephone:{4} [691] 320-2187
{3}FAX:{4} [691] 320-2186

{2}Flag:{4} light blue with four white five-pointed stars centered; the stars are arranged in a diamond
pattern


{1}Economy{4}

{2}Economic overview:{4} Economic activity consists primarily of subsistence farming and fishing. The
islands have few mineral deposits worth exploiting, except for high-grade phosphate. The potential
for a tourist industry exists, but the remoteness of the location and a lack of adequate facilities
hinder development. Financial assistance from the US is the primary source of revenue, with the
US pledged to spend $1 billion in the islands in the 1990s. Geographical isolation and a poorly
developed infrastructure are major impediments to long-term growth.

{2}GDP:{4} purchasing power parity - $205 million (1994 est.)
{3}note:{4} GDP is supplemented by grant aid, averaging perhaps $100 million annually

{2}GDP real growth rate:{4} 1.4% (1994 est.)

{2}GDP per capita:{4} $1,700 (1994 est.)

{2}GDP composition by sector:{4}
{3}agriculture:{4} NA%
{3}industry:{4} NA%
{3}services:{4} NA%

{2}Inflation rate (consumer prices):{4} 4% (1994 est.)

{2}Labor force:{4} NA
{3}by occupation:{4} two-thirds are government employees

{2}Unemployment rate:{4} 27% (1989)

{2}Budget:{4}
{3}revenues:{4} $45 million
{3}expenditures:{4} $31 million, including capital expenditures of $NA (FY94/95 est.)

{2}Industries:{4} tourism, construction, fish processing, craft items from shell, wood, and pearls

{2}Industrial production growth rate:{4} NA%

{2}Electricity:{4}
{3}capacity:{4} 18,000 kW
{3}production:{4} 40 million kWh
{3}consumption per capita:{4} 380 kWh (1990)

{2}Agriculture:{4} black pepper, tropical fruits and vegetables, coconuts, cassava (tapioca), sweet
potatoes; pigs, chickens

{2}Exports:{4} $29.1 million (f.o.b., 1994 est.)
{3}commodities:{4} fish, garments, bananas, black pepper
{3}partners:{4} Japan, US, Guam

{2}Imports:{4} $141.1 million (c.i.f., 1994 est.)
{3}commodities:{4} food, manufactured goods, machinery and equipment, beverages
{3}partners:{4} US, Japan, Australia

{2}External debt:{4} $129 million

{2}Economic aid:{4}
{3}recipient:{4} under terms of the Compact of Free Association, the US will provide $1.3 billion in grant
aid during the period 1986-2001

{2}Currency:{4} 1 United States dollar (US$) = 100 cents

{2}Exchange rates:{4} US currency is used

{2}Fiscal year:{4} 1 October - 30 September


{1}Transportation{4}

{2}Railways:{4} 0 km

{2}Highways:{4}
{3}total:{4} 226 km
{3}paved:{4} 39 km
{3}unpaved:{4} 187 km

{2}Ports:{4} Colonia (Yap), Kolonia (Pohnpei), Lele, Moen

{2}Merchant marine:{4} none

{2}Airports:{4}
{3}total:{4} 5
{3}with paved runways 1,524 to 2,437 m:{4} 4
{3}with paved runways under 914 m:{4} 1 (1995 est.)


{1}Communications{4}

{2}Telephones:{4} 960

{2}Telephone system:{4}
{3}domestic:{4} islands interconnected by shortwave radiotelephone (used mostly for government
purposes)
{3}international:{4} satellite earth stations - 4 Intelsat (Pacific Ocean)

{2}Radio broadcast stations:{4} AM 5, FM 1, shortwave 1

{2}Radios:{4} 17,000 (1993 est.)

{2}Television broadcast stations:{4} 6

{2}Televisions:{4} 1,290 (1993 est.)


{1}Defense{4}
Defense note: defense is the responsibility of the US