Micronesia is an independent state in Micronesia, and a member of the United Nations. Treaties and official documents call it Federated States of Micronesia. Its seat of government is Palikir.
It is home to roughly 113,160 people, placing it 196th of 250 by population — between Grenada above it and Aruba below. Among the 7 entries in Micronesia it ranks 2nd by area and 3rd by population.
The land area is 702 km², which ranks it 197th of the 250 countries and territories in this dataset — just behind Singapore and just ahead of Saint Lucia. That makes it almost exactly the same size as Singapore.
Micronesia on the map
Plotted on a globe it falls at 6.9° north, 158.3° east, which puts it in the northern hemisphere, roughly 770 km from the equator, in what geographers would call the equatorial belt.
Follow that same latitude east or west and you reach Ethiopia, Venezuela and the Central African Republic — places that share its distance from the equator but little else.
No land border connects it to another country. That puts it among the 85 entries of 250 here with no land neighbours, a group made up mostly of islands and island groups.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Who lives in Micronesia
Spread across 702 km², that works out at about 161 people per square kilometre, which makes it more crowded than the typical entry on this list. Half the entries in this dataset fall below roughly 90 per square kilometre.
Someone from Micronesia is a Micronesian.
The one official language is English. Another 90 entries list English too — among them American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda and Australia.
Against Oceania as a whole it is the 12th most populous of 27 entries, and it accounts for 21% of everyone living in Micronesia.
Useful reference details
No currency is recorded for it in this dataset.
Websites there use the .fm domain. The international dialling code is +691. Standard country codes: fm and FSM.
Palikir is the city to remember for this country.
Micronesia is one of the 193 UN member states in this dataset. The other 57 entries are territories, dependencies or observers, which is why totals on this site run to 250 rather than the familiar 195.
Fun facts about Micronesia
- It is 196th of 250 by population, with about 113,160 residents.
- It has no land border with any other country — one of 85 such entries in this dataset.
- It lies about 770 km from the equator, in equatorial latitudes.
- Websites based there use the .fm domain.
- Ethiopia and Venezuela sit at almost the same latitude, on the far side of the globe.
- In land area it is almost exactly the same size as Singapore.
Micronesia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Micronesia?
- The capital of Micronesia is Palikir.
- How big is Micronesia?
- Micronesia covers 702 km², ranking 197th of 250 by land area. That makes it almost exactly the same size as Singapore.
- What language is spoken in Micronesia?
- The official language of Micronesia is English. It is also official in 90 other entries on this list.
- Where is Micronesia located?
- Micronesia is in Micronesia, part of Oceania. Its reference coordinates are 6.9° north and 158.3° east, roughly 770 km from the equator in equatorial latitudes.
- Is Micronesia a country?
- Yes. Micronesia is a sovereign state and one of the 193 UN members listed on this site.
- What is the population of Micronesia?
- Micronesia has a population of about 113,160, which makes it the 196th most populous of the 250 countries and territories listed on this site. Grenada sits just above it and Aruba just below.
- Does Micronesia border any other country?
- No. Micronesia has no land border with any other country, so every route in or out is by sea or air. 85 of the 250 entries on this site are in the same position.
