Micronesia

Key facts

Capital

Palikir

Continent

Oceania

Subregion

Micronesia

Population

112,640

Land area

702 km²

ISO codes

FM / FSM

Languages

English

Coastline

Has a coastline

Calling code

+691

Internet domain

.fm

How Micronesia compares

Micronesia ranks 178th of 194 countries on this site by population and 176th by land area — under 0.01% of their combined population. In Oceania it ranks 9th of 14 by population and 10th by area. It has a coastline. It shares no land border with another country.

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Flag of Micronesia: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Micronesia flag breaks down as 96.3% blue and 3.7% white.

• 96.3% blue
• 3.7% white

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Nan Madol on Pohnpei is a ruined city of basalt logs and canals — called the 'Venice of the Pacific.'
2. Yap's stone money (rai) — carved limestone discs — still marks status and ceremonial exchange.
3. Chuuk Lagoon shelters dozens of WWII shipwrecks, among the world's best wreck-diving destinations.
4. Four states — Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae — stretch across a vast swath of the western Pacific.
5. Traditional sakau ceremonies on Pohnpei grind pepper root into a communal drink.

Micronesia: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Micronesia?

The capital of Micronesia is Palikir.

What continent is Micronesia in?

Micronesia is in Oceania, specifically the Micronesia subregion.

What is the population of Micronesia?

Micronesia has a population of roughly 112,640 people, across a land area of 702 km².

What language is spoken in Micronesia?

The main language of Micronesia is English.

Does Micronesia share a land border with any country?

Micronesia has no land borders — it is an island nation or is otherwise surrounded by water.