Geography
Micronesia is in Micronesia, Oceania. Its listed coordinates are 6.91666666, 158.25; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Oceania
Micronesia
Micronesia is a country in Micronesia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Palikir
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- Micronesia
- Population
- 105.6 thousand
- Area
- 702 km²
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +691
- Internet TLD
- .fm
- Time zone
- UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00
Micronesia map preview: 6.92, 158.25
People and Culture
Micronesia uses English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Micronesia varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Micronesia is recorded with the official name Federated States of Micronesia. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Palikir
- Micronesia cultural and historic sites
- Oceania map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Palikir
- Time zone data: UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Micronesia is grouped under Oceania.
- Micronesia has a listed area of 702 km².
- Micronesia is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Micronesia
What is the capital of Micronesia?
The capital of Micronesia is Palikir.
What continent is Micronesia in?
Micronesia is in Oceania.
What currency does Micronesia use?
Micronesia uses the United States dollar.
What language is spoken in Micronesia?
English is listed for Micronesia in this database.