Federated States of Micronesia

The Federated States of Micronesia is a sovereign island country in the western Pacific, comprising Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae across the Caroline Islands.

Yap: Yap is the westernmost state of the Federated States of Micronesia, known for its high islands and outer atolls. It is the federation’s westernmost state and has distinctive stone-money traditions.
Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia: The Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia establishes its national government, state governments, and fundamental law. It defines the powers shared and divided across the four-state federation.
Spanish East Indies: The Spanish East Indies was Spain’s colonial possession in the Pacific and Asia, including the Caroline Islands until 1899. Spanish rule was the first European colonial administration over the islands.
United States–Federated States of Micronesia relations: United States–Federated States of Micronesia relations are the diplomatic and strategic ties established in part by the Compact of Free Association. The relationship provides defense arrangements and substantial economic assistance.
Micronesian navigation: Micronesian navigation comprises traditional techniques for voyaging across the Pacific using stars, waves, winds, and other environmental signs. These traditions connect the federation’s scattered islands through knowledge of ocean travel.
Chuuk: Chuuk is a state of the Federated States of Micronesia centered on a large lagoon and surrounding islands. Its lagoon and many islands make it the most populous state.
Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia: The Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia is the country’s unicameral national legislature. Its at-large and state-representative seats connect national lawmaking to state interests.
German New Guinea: German New Guinea was Germany’s colonial territory in the western Pacific from 1884 to 1914. Germany acquired the Caroline Islands from Spain in 1899.
Pacific Islands Forum: The Pacific Islands Forum is a regional organization for political and economic cooperation among Pacific countries and territories. Membership gives the federation a venue for regional diplomacy.
Yap stone money: Yap stone money consists of large carved limestone disks traditionally used in ceremonial exchange on Yap. It is a distinctive cultural institution of one of the federation’s states.

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