Micronesia Solo Female Travel Safety Tips and Advice

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Micronesia, (Federated States of) Country data

We have compiled a few data points below that can help you better understand Micronesia, (Federated States of) and have more context when thinking about travel safety.

Official country name: Federated States of Micronesia.

Etymology: The term "Micronesia" is a 19th-century construct of two Greek words, "micro" (small) and "nesoi" (islands), and refers to thousands of small islands in the western Pacific Ocean.

Capital: Palikir.

Independence / foundation: The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) came under US administration as part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in 1947, which comprised six districts: Chuuk, the Marshall Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Pohnpei, and Yap. Kosrae was separated from Pohnpei into a separate district in 1977.

In 1979, Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap ratified the FSM Constitution and declared independence while the other three districts opted to pursue separate political statuses.

In 1982, the FSM signed a Compact of Free Association (COFA) with the US, which granted the FSM financial assistance and access to many US domestic programs in exchange for exclusive US military access and defense responsibilities; the COFA entered into force in 1986, which commemorates the year of indepence.

Population: 100,319.

Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
1 EUR = 1.07 - 1.10 USD

Time zone: UTC+11

Languages spoken: English (official and common language), Chuukese, Kosrean, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi.

Religions: Roman Catholic 55%, Protestant 41% (includes Congregational 38%, Baptist 1%, Seventh Day Adventist <1%, Assembly of God <1%), Church of Jesus Christ 1%, other 2%, none <1%, unspecified <1%.

Climate: Tropicalclimate. Heavy year-round rainfall, especially in the eastern islands. Micronesia is located on the southern edge of the typhoon belt with occasionally severe damage.

Real GDP (ppp – purchasing power parity): $372.5 million.

Real GDP per capita (ppp): $3,300.

Main airports: Chuuk International Airport, Pohnpei International Airport, Kosrae International Airport.

World heritage sites in Micronesia, (Federated States of)

There are over 1,100 world heritage sites spread across more than 165 countries. New ones are added every year, and some may be removed from the list for various reasons.

Number of UNESCO listed sites: 1.

Top world heritage sites:

Nan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia.

Interesting facts about Micronesia, (Federated States of)

- Some islands of Micronesia have been inhabited since before 1000 BCE.

- Micronesia served as a battleground during WW2. There are over 60 shipwrecks of Japanese warships destroyed by American forces in 1944, in a site called Truk Lagoon.

- Before the country became independent in 1979 it used to be under a UN Trust Territory under US administration following World War II. They then voted and decided to become an independent country with its capital in Pohnpei. Since then, and as part of their “Compact of Free Association” with the US, FSM defense is the responsibility of the US who also has the right to set up military bases.

- Micronesia receives two thirds of its GDP in financial aid per year from the US and its citizens have the right to live and work in the US.

- The only ancient city ever built on a coral reef is in Micronesia. The UNESCO-listed site of Nan Madol is an ancient city that was constructed in a lagoon between 1200 and 1500.

- Micronesia witnesses the longest-running humanitarian airlift. Operation Christmas Drop is an annual military training operation that airlifts Christmas gifts and humanitarian aid to Micronesia's inhabitants.

Further reading: https://www.onceinalifetimejourney.com/fun-on-the-road/11-interesting-facts-federated-states-micronesia/

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