Oceania
Micronesia: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Micronesia: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Palikir
- Population
- 113,683
- Area
- 702 km²
- Currency
- US Dollar ($)
#183 by population · #179 by area · #189 economy in the world · #57 by population density
Population and society
Population of fm, 1960–2025. From 43,061 in 1960 to 113,683 in 2025.
- Population density
- 161 per km² (rank 57 of 194)
- Urban population
- 22.5% (2025)
- Under 15
- 31.5% (2025)
- Over 65
- 6.2% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 2.74 (2024)
- Internet users
- 39.5% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $502.0M (rank 189 of 194)
- Inflation
- 5.4% (2022)
- Forests
- 92.1% (of its land · highest in the world)
- CO₂ per person
- 0 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Patriots of Micronesia
- Official name
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Motto
- Peace, Unity, Liberty (English)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +691
- Internet domain
- .fm
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zones
- UTC+10, UTC+11
- Demonym
- Micronesian
Geography
- Continent
- Oceania
- Neighbouring countries
- None: no land borders
- Highest point
- Dolohmwar (791 m)
- Largest city
- Weno
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic · Federal state
- Independence from
- United States (1986)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $4,414 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 67.4 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.615 (rank 149 of 193)
States in figures
| Flags | Name | Capital | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chuuk | Weno | 116 |
 | Kosrae | Tofol | 110 |
 | Pohnpei | Kolonia | 372 |
 | Yap | Colonia | 120 |
Source: Wikidata.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Chuuk (CC BY-SA 3.0, Froztbyte).
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Micronesia?
Palikir
How many people live in Micronesia?
113,683 inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Micronesia?
US Dollar
What is the official language of Micronesia?
English
What is the calling code of Micronesia?
+691
Which countries border Micronesia?
None: no land borders
What is the highest point of Micronesia?
Dolohmwar (791 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.