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Micronesia is comprised
of eight distinct island groups. Guam, the Republic of Palau, the
Marianas, Pohnpei, Yap, Chuuk (Truk), the Marshalls and Kosrae. The islands
of Micronesia lie north of the equator in the Western Pacific. Some
two thousand tropical island, many uninhabited, scattered over more than 3
million square miles of the Pacific Ocean. They are the result of
volcanic activity millions of years ago.
Micronesia is a
collection of different countries. Guam is a United States territory,
The Republic of Palau and the Marshalls are independent nations, the
Marianas is a commonwealth associated with the United States, and Pohnpei,
Yap, Chuuk (Truk) and Kosrae are combined as the Federation States of
Micronesia.
The weather is
tropical, with little seasonal variation. Average temperatures year round
are 80 to 90 degrees with 70% humidity, depending on the island.
Pohnpei is considered one of the wettest places on Earth, with some areas
receiving up to 330 inches of rain per year. Throughout Micronesia you
will find mangrove swamps, lush tropical rainforest and pristine coral
reefs. Clean, clear waters mean excellent visibility rich in marine life.
Everyone in Micronesia
speaks English plus a native language.
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