Micronesia, Federated States of flag information
Description flag of Micronesia, Federated States of
light blue with four white five-pointed stars centered; the stars are arranged in a diamond pattern
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Official country name
Federated States of Micronesia
Local names
Federated States of Micronesia (long)
Former name
Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, Ponape, Truk, and Yap Districts
Nationality
Micronesian(s) (noun) 0 (adjective)
Languages spoken
English (official and common language), Chuukese, Kosrean, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi
Government type
constitutional government in free association with the US; the Compact of Free Association entered into force 3 November 1986 and the Amended Compact entered into force May 2004
Population
107,665 ranked 195, (data 2008)
Geography
four major island groups totaling 607 islands. The lowest point is Pacific Ocean 0 m.
Coastline
Coastline 6,112 km.
Administrative divisions
4 states; Chuuk (Truk), Kosrae (Kosaie), Pohnpei (Ponape), Yap
Independence
3 November 1986 (from the US-administered UN trusteeship)