Federated States of Micronesia. Micronesia Main resorts of Micronesia
Micronesia is inhabited by Micronesians, only on the outskirts of the state - Kapingamarangi Atoll - Polynesians predominate. Micronesians were formed as a result of the mixing of representatives of the Australoid and Mongoloid races. They are characterized by medium height, relatively dark, brownish skin color, and hair that can be wavy, straight or curly.
The population density is quite high - 155 people/km2. The age composition of the population indicates the youth of a significant part of the country's inhabitants: 37-60-3. The average life expectancy of islanders is rising and is now around 70 years.
Micronesia has a high birth rate, reaching 25 people per 1000 inhabitants, and a very low mortality rate - 5 people per 1000 inhabitants. However, the country's population is declining somewhat. This is due to a negative migration balance of 21 people per 1,000 inhabitants.
The difficult economic situation of Micronesia, a fairly high level of unemployment and limited opportunities for obtaining higher education forcing local residents to leave the islands. They change their exotic tranquil spot Pacific Ocean to the bustle and vast opportunities of developed countries.
The population of Micronesia professes Christianity; 50% of the islanders consider themselves Catholics; 47% of the population consider themselves Protestants. About 1% of the population remains adherents of local traditional beliefs.
29% of Micronesians live in cities in Micronesia. The capital of the Federated States of Micronesia, Palikir, is located on the island of Pohnpei. For a long time, very few residents lived here, but after the US government financed the design and construction of the capital, the city's population grew and now stands at 7 thousand people. The government and the National Congress of the state meet here, and a modern airport and seaport are located.
The main part of the city consists of small two-story houses, the architecture of which is reminiscent of local traditions. It is noteworthy that they were built taking into account the direction of the trade winds and the incidence of sunlight.
- a state on 607 islands in the western Pacific Ocean. Former name - Caroline Islands.
The name of the country comes from the ancient Greek "mikros" and "nesos", meaning "small" and "island", meaning "micro-island".
General information about Micronesia
Official name: Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)
Capital - Palikir.
Square - 702 km2.
Population - 130 thousand people
Administrative division - The state is divided into 4 states: Truk, Kostrae, Ponape, Yap.
Form of government - Republic.
Head of State - The president.
Official language - English (official and inter-ethnic communication), 8 local languages: Japanese, Woleai, Ulithi and Sonsorol, Caroline, Truk, Kosrae, Nukuoro and Kapingamarangi.
Religion - 50% are Catholics, 47% are Protestants, 3% are others..
Ethnic composition - 41% - Chuukeans, 26% - Pohnpeians, 7 other ethnic groups - 33%..
Currency - US dollar = 100 cents.
Internet domain : .fm
Mains voltage : ~120 V, 60 Hz
Country dialing code: +691
Description of the country
Micronesia means “small islands”, and this absolutely accurately reflects the essence of this country. Although the islands are firmly tied to the economic and political interests of the United States, Micronesia stubbornly follows its traditional path - a country where people sport loincloths and stone coins are still used as a means of payment. Micronesians are very proud of their past, especially since they have every right to be - their ancestors crossed the Pacific Ocean in fragile canoes long before Europeans entered these waters.
The islands have some of the world's best diving, snorkeling and surfing conditions and are seen as potential international center For beach holiday And aquatic species sports The waters around the islands are filled with many forms of spectacular marine life. There are a large number of species of hard and soft corals, anemones, sponges, fish, dolphins and shellfish, including the giant clam Tridacna. Large pods of whales pass through these waters every year. Several species of sea turtle lay eggs on these shores, and islanders are allowed to use both turtle meat and eggs for food. The islands are also home to more than 200 species of seabirds.
Climate
The climate of Micronesia is equatorial, more humid in the east of the archipelago, where the cyclone zone passes. Conventionally, two seasons are distinguished: dry (January - March) and wet (April - December). From November to December, northeast trade winds predominate; the rest of the year, southwest monsoon winds blow, bringing heavy rainfall. Pohnpei has an average of 300 rainy days a year. Average annual precipitation is 3000–4000 mm. Seasonal fluctuations in air temperature are insignificant, average monthly temperatures are 24–30° C. The length of daylight hours is the same throughout the year. The part of the Pacific Ocean where Micronesia is located is an area where typhoons occur (on average there are up to 25 typhoons per year). Typhoon season is from August to December.
Geography
The Federated States of Micronesia is an island country in western Oceania and the Pacific Ocean. It is bordered in the west by the Palau Islands, in the north by the Mariana Islands, and in the east by the Marshall Islands. Occupies most Caroline Islands (except Palau). Outside the main island arc there are numerous atolls that make up the country. Micronesia consists of 607 islands, the largest of which are Pohnpei (342 sq. km), Kosrae (Kusaiye, 111 sq. km), Chuuk (126 sq. km), Yap (118 sq. km). The total area of the islands is 720.6 square meters. km, and the water area is 2.6 million square meters. km.
The most mountainous are about. Pohnpei (with the highest point - Mount Ngineni, 779 m), and about. Kosrae (Mount Finkol, 619 m). On about. Yap is dominated by rounded hills; The islands of Kosrae, Chuuk and Pohnpei are of volcanic origin. Most of the islands are low atolls on coral reefs. The most extensive marine lagoon is Chuuk (surrounded by 80 small islands).
Flora and fauna
Volcanic and coral islands differ in the nature of their vegetation. On the coast of the volcanic islands there are mangroves, coconut palms, and bamboo. On coral islands Coconut palms dominate.
The fauna is represented by bats, rats, crocodiles, snakes, and lizards. The world of birds is diverse. Yap, unlike other “high” islands, is of non-volcanic origin, it is covered with hills and meadows. The waters of coral reefs and lagoons are rich in fish and sea animals.
Banks and currency
United States dollar (USD), equal to 100 cents. Banknotes in circulation are in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars. And also coins: penny (1 cent), nickel (5 cents), dime (10 cents), quarter (25 cents), half dollar (50 cents) and 1 dollar. The dollar is the official currency of the country, so there is no point in importing anything else. American dollar travel checks are accepted almost everywhere, and most large hotels, restaurants and shops accept them as cash. There are no commercial banks on either Truk (Chuuk) or Kosrae, so make sure you have enough cash before heading to these islands. Credit cards are widely accepted on Pohnpei and are increasingly used in Truk and Yap.
The state of the Federated States of Micronesia consists of 607 small islands, of which only 40 are of significant size and only 65 are inhabited.
All large islands are of volcanic origin, they are mountainous, covered with forest and surrounded by coral reefs. Other islands – atolls(ring-shaped coral islands with a shallow lagoon inside).
The Federated States of Micronesia is located in the Caroline Islands in Oceania. Just like the Republic of the Marshall Islands, this state has the status of free association with the United States, i.e. heavily dependent on American subsidies.
The islands are connected to each other by sea and by air. There is a sea connection with west coast USA, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, Guam and air connections with Guam, Hawaii, Nauru.
State symbols of Micronesia
Flag- a blue cloth and four stars on it, which symbolize the four states. The flag was adopted on November 30, 1978.
Coat of arms- Seal of the Federated States of Micronesia. At the bottom of the seal is the motto: “Peace, Unity, Freedom.”
Head of State and Government– President, elected for 4 years. The Constitution is modeled after the US Constitution.
Capital- Palikir.
Climate– equatorial and subequatorial, trade wind-monsoon type. It often rains heavily here (April is the wettest month). The wettest month is April.
In the region of Micronesia, typhoons occur from August to December (up to 25 per year). Typhoons are characterized by destructive hurricane-force winds of 240 kilometers per hour.
Administrative division– the country consists of 4 states with their own governments: Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei (Ponape) and Yap. States have a high degree of independence in almost all spheres of public life.
Flora and fauna
The islands are covered with evergreen tropical forests; present savannah(spaces covered with herbaceous vegetation with sparsely scattered trees and shrubs); On large coral islands, mainly coconut palms and pandanus trees grow.
Vegetable world on volcanic islands there is more diversity than on coral islands. The coasts of volcanic islands are often covered with mangroves.
On both types of islands, in addition to the coconut palm and pandanus, breadfruit and bananas grow. Citrus fruits, cassava, sweet potatoes, various tropical fruit trees, chocolate trees, and black pepper were brought here from Europe and Asia.
Fauna not very diverse: the bats, rats (brought on ships by the first Europeans), lizards. And here animal world The ocean is very diverse and rich: many species of fish, crustaceans, bivalves, dolphins, and sometimes whales and dugongs.
Official language- English. Yapese, Trukian, Pohnpeian and Kosrae languages are also used.
Population– 110,000 people High level emigration. The ethnic composition is diverse.
Religion– Christianity: Catholics – 50%, Protestants – 47%, others – 3%.
Economy- based primarily on agriculture and fishing. They cultivate coconut palms, vegetables and fruits, bananas, tapioca, and black pepper. They raise pigs, goats, dogs (for meat), and chickens. Industrial activities consist mainly of agricultural processing, soap making, and boat manufacturing. Fish, copra, black pepper, bananas, and souvenirs are exported (the main exports are to Japan and the USA). Food and industrial goods are imported.
Tourism is not yet developed enough. The reason is the same as in other countries of Oceania: the remoteness of the islands, insufficient infrastructure and underdevelopment air traffic with the outside world.
Currency- U.S. dollar.
Education– primary and secondary schools belong to the state and religious missions. State governments provide basic education and teacher training, while central governments support and coordinate education at all levels. Young people receive vocational education at the Micronesian College in Palikir. It was opened in 1972, has faculties of business, pedagogy, applied arts, etc. In addition, the country has a Micronesian vocational center on the island of Kosrae, schools of agriculture and trade on Pohnpei, Javier High School on Chuuk, as well as educational establishments USA (on the mainland, Guam and the Hawaiian Islands).
Sport– The Federated States of Micronesia took part in the 3-year Olympic Games(debuted at the Summer Olympics in Sydney in 2000). During the entire period of the country’s participation in the Games, 12 athletes (7 men and 5 women) took part in competitions in athletics, swimming and weightlifting. The country has never participated in the Winter Olympics.
Culture
The traditional culture of the country is pan-Micronesian (with the exception of the culture of the two Polynesian atolls Nukuoro and Kapingamarangi). But it is already under the strong influence of foreign cultures, because... Foreigners have dominated here for several centuries. However, Micronesians are trying to preserve their culture: in some areas they still build national houses and master the art of making wooden boats without metal nails. Leaders play a significant role in their social life.
The culture of the state of Yap has remained the most conservative: folklore, dancing, houses on stone foundations under palm leaves, loincloths for men and fluffy skirts made of plant fibers for women have been preserved.
But the mentality of the younger generation of Micronesians has already changed greatly: they are increasingly focused on the achievements of Western civilization.
Sights of Micronesia
Each state has its own attractions, since the nature of Micronesia is unique and diverse.
Despite Micronesia's attachment to the economic and political interests of the United States, it lives by its own traditional rules: here you can see people in loincloths, and stone coins are used as a means of payment along with the dollar. Micronesians are proud of their past (their ancestors crossed the Pacific Ocean long before Europeans arrived here) and their present: the islands have the best conditions for living in the world. diving, snorkeling(a type of swimming under the surface of the water with a mask and snorkel, usually with fins) and surfing. In addition to marine fauna, the islands are famous for their huge variety of seabirds (more than 200 species).
Kosrae Island (Kosrae)
A quiet place in Micronesia. The area of the island is 109 square meters. km, surrounded by a volcanic interior with wild tropical forests, ancient barrier reef And beautiful coast, which is formed by the combination of sandy shores and mangrove swamps.
The islanders show a friendly interest in tourists. Although the outskirts of the massive royal castle-city were destroyed (Chief Kosrae was the dominant regional ruler), the remaining ruins give a sense of the power and grandeur of the ancient city.
The highest point of the island is Lelu Hill, where there is a whole cluster of caves and tunnels used by the Japanese during the Second World War.
Close to the shore are pristine coral reefs that are best place for diving - underwater visibility here often exceeds 30 m, and in summer more than 60 m.
Pohnpei Island
A small volcanic island in Micronesia (area 345 sq. km, which is a decent size compared to other islands of the state). A rectangular island framed by picturesque bays and narrow peninsulas. Coastline is a tidal beach and covered with mangroves.
The main city of the island is Colony, large by island standards locality, but retaining its colorful provincial character. The small town of Palikir, located just 8 km nearby, is the capital of Micronesia. Pohnpei Airport and most of the island's hotels and restaurants are located in Kolonia.
Ancient stone city Nan Madol lies on nearly 100 artificial islets off the southeast coast of Pohnpei. Nan Madol was built from colossal basalt blocks during the tyrannical Saudeler dynasty, which reached its peak in the 13th century.
The outer walls of the city reached 8 m in height, and on the inside they contained crypts. Although many of Nan Madol's temples, vaults and reservoirs have been destroyed, the city's inner strength is compelling.
Pohnpei's most famous natural monument is the picturesque Sohes Rock - a 180 m basalt cliff that resembles a human face.
Yap Islands
The state of Yap includes 4 islands (Yap, Maap, Gagil-Tamil, Rumung) with total area 105.4 km² with a population of about 8 thousand people. This place is interesting because old traditions and ways of life have been preserved here: buildings in the villages are still built from wood, straw, rope and bamboo.
The society maintains a caste system, where the main role is played by the elders and leaders of the village, and hard currency, along with the American dollar, is still stone money, similar to millstones. The largest have a diameter of 3 meters, a thickness of 0.5 meters and weigh 4 tons.
Chuuk Islands (formerly Truk)
The colorful island attracts tourists with its nature and history. Archaeological materials confirm that the Chuuk Islands were inhabited about 2 thousand years ago. Initially local residents settled only on the coast and were engaged in pottery, but about 1500 years ago this culture disappeared, and the islanders moved to the interior and mountainous slopes.
During World War II, a large Japanese naval base was located on the islands. On February 17, 1944, the Americans launched the military operation "Hilston", as a result of which more than 30 large and many small Japanese ships were sunk. Subsequently, control of Truk passed to the US Army.
The sunken ships and planes of Japan have created a kind of “underwater museum” - evidence of a naval disaster. Some of the transports were filled with weapons, trucks and fighter planes; team members remained buried at sea...
History of Micronesia
It is believed that Micronesians arrived on these islands from Asia in the 2nd millennium BC. e. – this is evidenced by the Nan Madol complex on the island of Ponape.
But by the time Europeans began colonizing the islands, the population was at the stage of decomposition of the primitive communal system.
The Caroline Islands were discovered by the Spaniards in 1527. In the 17th century. Spain declared the Carolinas its possession, but actual control over the archipelago was not established. It was only in 1885 that Germany announced its claims to the Caroline Islands. Spain turned to international arbitration, and the chosen arbitrator, Pope Leo XIII, awarded the islands to Spain.
In 1899, Germany bought the Caroline Islands from Spain.
During the First World War in 1914, the islands were captured by Japan. The Japanese created large sugar plantations there, and the policy of relocating the Japanese to the Carolinas was actively pursued. Local residents were subjected to forced assimilation by the Japanese.
During World War II, the Carolinas were occupied by the United States, which received a UN mandate for this in 1947.
In 1978, the Caroline Islands received the status of a “freely associated territory with the United States.”
The Federated States of Micronesia became a sovereign state in the free association of the United States on November 3, 1986.
Geography
Geographical device
Geographically, Micronesia is divided into:
Of these, the Western Carolinas and Mariana Islands- volcanic. The largest of the Marianas is the island of Guam, the capital is Agana. Local residents divide the archipelago into two parts - Ratak (sunrise islands) and Ralik (sunset islands).
The largest atolls: Bikini (Eshsholtsa), Rongelap (Rimsky-Korsakov), Maloelap (Arakcheeva), Majuro, Eniwetok (Brown), Kusaie, Uliti, Tarawa, etc., as well as the Senyavin islands (the largest of them is Ponape) and the Truk islands . Some of them have two names, including Russian ones. This is a memory of the Russian expedition led by Otto Kotzebue.
State structure
Currently, Micronesia is divided into several states.
Micronesia in computer games
Apparently, because of the size of the islands, the creators of the games Crysis and Far Cry really liked Micronesia: the action of these games takes place there.
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– Have you ever thought about marrying your prodigal son Anatole? They say,” she said, “that old maids are ont la manie des Marieiages.” [they have a mania to get married.] I don’t yet feel this weakness in me, but I have one petite personne [little person] who is very unhappy with her father, une parente a nous, une princesse [our relative, Princess] Bolkonskaya. “Prince Vasily did not answer, although with the quickness of thought and memory characteristic of secular people, he showed with a movement of his head that he had taken this information into consideration.“No, you know that this Anatole costs me 40,000 a year,” he said, apparently unable to control the sad train of his thoughts. He paused.
– What will happen in five years if it goes like this? Voila l"avantage d"etre pere. [This is the benefit of being a father.] Is she rich, your princess?
- My father is very rich and stingy. He lives in the village. You know, this famous Prince Bolkonsky, who was dismissed under the late emperor and nicknamed the Prussian king. He is a very smart person, but strange and difficult. La pauvre petite est malheureuse, comme les pierres. [The poor thing is as unhappy as stones.] She has a brother who recently married Lise Meinen, Kutuzov’s adjutant. He will be with me today.
“Ecoutez, chere Annette, [Listen, dear Annette,” said the prince, suddenly taking his interlocutor by the hand and bending it down for some reason. – Arrangez moi cette affaire et je suis votre [Arrange this matter for me, and I will be yours forever] most faithful slave a tout jamais pan, comme mon headman m"ecrit des [as my headman writes to me] reports: rest ep!. She is good family name and rich... Everything I need.
And he, with those free and familiar, graceful movements that distinguished him, took the maid of honor by the hand, kissed her and, having kissed her, waved the maid of honor's hand, lounging on the chair and looking to the side.
“Attendez [Wait],” said Anna Pavlovna, thinking. – I’ll talk to Lise today (la femme du jeune Bolkonsky). [with Liza (the wife of young Bolkonsky).] And maybe this will work out. Ce sera dans votre famille, que je ferai mon apprentissage de vieille fille. [I will begin to learn the craft of a spinster in your family.]
Anna Pavlovna's living room began to gradually fill up. The highest nobility of St. Petersburg arrived, people of the most diverse ages and characters, but identical in the society in which they all lived; Prince Vasily's daughter, the beautiful Helen, arrived, picking up her father to go with him to the envoy's holiday. She was wearing a cipher and a ball gown. Also known as la femme la plus seduisante de Petersbourg [the most charming woman in St. Petersburg], the young, little princess Bolkonskaya, who got married last winter and now did not travel to big light due to her pregnancy, but still went to small evenings. Prince Hippolyte, the son of Prince Vasily, arrived with Mortemar, whom he introduced; Abbot Moriot and many others also arrived.
-Have you seen it yet? or: – you don’t know ma tante [my aunt]? - Anna Pavlovna said to the arriving guests and very seriously led them to a little old lady in high bows, who floated out from another room, as soon as the guests began to arrive, called them by name, slowly moving her eyes from the guest to ma tante [auntie], and then walked away.
All the guests performed the ritual of greeting an unknown, uninteresting and unnecessary aunt. Anna Pavlovna watched their greetings with sad, solemn sympathy, silently approving them. Ma tante spoke to everyone in the same terms about his health, about her health and about the health of Her Majesty, which was now, thank God, better. All those who approached, without showing haste out of decency, with a feeling of relief at the fulfillment of a difficult duty, walked away from the old woman, so as not to approach her once all evening.
The young Princess Bolkonskaya arrived with her work in an embroidered gold velvet bag. Her pretty upper lip, with a slightly blackened mustache, was short in teeth, but it opened even more sweetly and sometimes stretched even more sweetly and fell onto the lower one. As is always the case with quite attractive women, her flaw—short lips and half-open mouth—seemed special to her, her actual beauty. Everyone had fun looking at this pretty expectant mother, full of health and vivacity, bearing her situation so easily. It seemed to the old people and bored, gloomy young people who looked at her that they themselves became like her, having been and talked with her for a while. Whoever spoke to her and saw her bright smile and shiny white teeth, which were constantly visible, with every word, thought that he was especially kind today. And that's what everyone thought.
The little princess, waddled, walked around the table with small quick steps with her work bag on her arm and, cheerfully straightening her dress, sat down on the sofa, near the silver samovar, as if everything she did was part de plaisir [entertainment] for her and for everyone those around her.
“J"ai apporte mon ouvrage [I captured the work],” she said, unfolding her reticule and addressing everyone together.
“Look, Annette, ne me jouez pas un mauvais tour,” she turned to the hostess. – Vous m"avez ecrit, que c"etait une toute petite soiree; Voyez, comme je suis attifee. [Don't play a bad joke on me; you wrote to me that you were having a very short evening. You see how poorly I am dressed.]
And she spread her arms to show her graceful gray dress covered in lace, girded with a wide ribbon just below her breasts.
“Soyez tranquille, Lise, vous serez toujours la plus jolie [Be calm, you will be better than everyone else],” answered Anna Pavlovna.
“Vous savez, mon mari m"abandonne,” she continued in the same tone, addressing the general, “il va se faire tuer. Dites moi, pourquoi cette vilaine guerre, [You know, my husband is leaving me. He is going to his death. Tell me “Why this nasty war,” she said to Prince Vasily and, without waiting for an answer, turned to Prince Vasily’s daughter, the beautiful Helen.
– Quelle delicieuse personne, que cette petite princesse! [What a lovely person this little princess is!] - Prince Vasily said quietly to Anna Pavlovna.
Soon after the little princess, a massive, fat young man with a cropped head, glasses, light trousers in the fashion of that time, a high frill and a brown tailcoat entered. This fat young man was the illegitimate son of the famous Catherine’s nobleman, Count Bezukhy, who was now dying in Moscow. He had not served anywhere yet, he had just arrived from abroad, where he was brought up, and was for the first time in society. Anna Pavlovna greeted him with a bow that belonged to people of the lowest hierarchy in her salon. But, despite this inferior greeting, at the sight of Pierre entering, Anna Pavlovna’s face showed concern and fear, similar to that expressed at the sight of something too huge and unusual for the place. Although, indeed, Pierre was somewhat larger than the other men in the room, this fear could only relate to that intelligent and at the same time timid, observant and natural look that distinguished him from everyone in this living room.
The Federated States of Micronesia is a country with an area of 702 square kilometers. km and which occupies the Caroline Islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The capital is Palikir, located on the island of Pohnpei. The territorial sea of Micronesia is bordered in the south by the territorial waters of Papua New Guinea, in the east by the territorial waters of the Marshall Islands, in the southeast by Kiribati, and in the west by Palau. Due to their volcanic origin, large islands have a mountainous landscape, the most high point reaches 798 m (Mount Nana Laud).
Population of Micronesia
About 130 thousand people live in the country. The majority of the population is Truki - 41%, Pohnpei - 26%.
Nature of Micronesia
Wet plants grow on the islands rainforests, some parts are covered with savanna woodlands. There are no large mammals in the country. Rats, bats, crocodiles, some species of snakes and lizards live here.
Climate conditions of Micronesia
The country has an equatorial climate. The average annual temperature is +27...28°C. It rains throughout the year, precipitation falls up to 5000 mm, on the island of Pohnpei - up to 9000 mm. Cyclones and hurricane winds often form in the area of the islands.
Language
The official language is English, but in addition to it, the population uses 8 more local dialects in everyday life.
Kitchen
Feature traditional cuisine Micronesia is the consumption of breadfruit and yams. Seafood is much more popular than any meat, and pork, for example, is prepared only for tourists. Coconuts and coconut milk are often used in fish recipes. The favorite everyday drink of Micronesians is water with lemon juice.
Religion
The majority of the believing population professes Christianity: Catholics - 50%, Protestants - 47%.
Holidays
Independence Day is celebrated in different states in different time: March 1 in the state of Yap, September 8 - in Kosrae, September 11 - in Pohnpei, September 23 - in the state of Chuuk. The states of the country also celebrate Constitution Day at different times. On November 11, everyone honors veterans who fought outside of Micronesia.
Currency of Micronesia
The currency in the country is the US dollar (USD code).
Time
In time, the states of Yap and Chuuk are 6 hours ahead of Moscow, the states of Pohnpei and Kosrae are 7 hours ahead.
Major resorts in Micronesia
Several hundred planes and ships sank in the territorial waters of Micronesia during World War II, which divers come to explore. 50 of them are located in the Chuuk Island area, which is why these places are called the “Underwater Museum”. Those who want to watch giant rays (manta rays), sharks, eels, and schools of colorful fish go to the state of Yap. For lovers of beach holidays and nightlife, the island of Pohnpei is home to large hotels, restaurants, casinos and shops. The states of Map, Namonuito and Noukuro Atoll are ideal for a quiet, secluded holiday, especially since you can stay in a small bungalow right on the shore.
Sights of Micronesia
On the island of Pohnpei, the main attraction is the Sauwartik and Keprohi Lidudunlap waterfalls. There are bungalows nearby so that you can rest and recuperate, since the high humidity, which is not noticed by local residents, makes it very difficult for foreigners to move around.
In the area of the southeastern coast of the island of Pohnpei, on one of the atolls, you can see the ruins of an ancient stone city Nan Madol, called the Venice of the Pacific.
One more amazing place The island is almost two hundred meters high basalt cliff Sohes Rock, in which the features of a human face can be discerned.
In the state of Yap, stone money - discs - are still in use. various diameters with a hole in the middle. Since no one else makes them, they are very valuable and are kept in a special jar.
The main attraction of Nukuoro Atoll is its pearl farm.
The island atoll of Kosrae is famous for its caves and tunnels in Lelu Hill. The Blue Hole underwater cave is interesting for divers. Not only are there very beautiful corals here, but there are even stingrays and barracudas. Undersea world attracts not only reefs, but also the remains of sunken ships and planes.