Micronesia
Micronesia is a huge ocean area dotted with tiny coral islands and islets. It''s known for its distinct landscapes and scarce resources. The region spans from the Gilbert Islands to
Micronesia, country in the western Pacific Ocean. It is composed of more than 600 islands and islets in the Caroline Islands archipelago and is divided roughly along cultural and
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) consist of four states—Yap, Chuuk (formerly Truk), Pohnpei (formerly Ponape), and Kosrae which cover 1 million square miles of the Central
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Which countries are in Micronesia? A UN-based list of Micronesian countries with capitals, population estimates, and land area.
Micronesia, which is Greek for "small islands," is located in the western Pacific Ocean, east of the Philippines, west of Polynesia, north of Melanesia, and south of Japan.
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