Micronesia: A Nation of 607 Islands Across the Western Pacific

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) comprises 607 islands (mostly small) spread across 2.6 million km² of ocean—an area the size of the continental US—but with only 702 km² of land.

Four States (West to East)

1. Yap – 4 main islands + atolls. Famous stone money (rai), manta rays.
2. Chuuk (Truk) – Lagoon with 60+ islands. WWII wreck diving capital.
3. Pohnpei – Largest island (334 km²). Capital Palikir. Nan Madol ruins (Venice of Pacific).
4. Kosrae – Easternmost, most pristine. "Island of the Sleeping Lady."

Geographic Groups

• Caroline Islands (all FSM states + Palau).
• Not included: Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), Mariana Islands (Guam/CNMI), Marshall Islands (separate nations).

Key Stats

• Population: ~115,000 (2023)
• EEZ: 2.98M km² (tuna-rich)
• Compact of Free Association with USA (defense, funding, migration rights)

Micronesia is a large ocean state—small land, vast stewardship.