Fed. St. Micronesia Nutz and Bolts
Country: Micronesia
Where is it?: Oceania, island group in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Indonesia
Why do people go here?: Home to hundreds of islands and the cliche something for everyone. With amazing wreck diving, bustling nightlife, and total seclusion on your own private beach all within a few hour boat ride, island hop all you want and you still won’t see everything Micronesia has to offer.
What are the main entry points?: Honolulu, Manila and Guam are the gateway cities for flights to Micronesia.
Currency used: US Dollar (USD)
Country Code: 691
Area codes for Major Cities: No city codes required
Religion: Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 47%
Population: 108,155
Ethnic Breakdown: Nine ethnic Micronesian and Polynesian groups
Government: Constitutional government in free association with the US
Languages: English (official and common language), Trukese, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Kosrean, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi
Major Cities: Palikir
Attractions: Wreck diving, Island hopping, Playing in the sun
Accommodations:
Tourism Office locations and links: Micronesia FSM Visitors Board PO Box PS-12 Palikir, Pohnpei FSM 96941 +691 320-5133;; FAX +691 320-3251; fsminfo@visit-fsm.org, Visit_FSM@mail.fm //www.visit-micronesia.fm/
Health Issues: No vaccination requirements for any international traveller.
When to go: Anytime you have the itch is a good time to go.
Specific Events/Holidays: Constitution Day, 10 May (1979)
Getting Around: You can bus it on Yap, otherwise, rent a car. Boats will get you between the islands, even the hard to reach, takes a few days to get there ones.
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