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The Federated States of Micronesia.

The land area is 702 square kilometers, and the marine exclusive economic zone covers an area of approximately 2.98 million square kilometers.

Population: 104800. Among them, Micronesians account for 88.9%, Asians account for 1.8%, and Polynesians account for 1.5%; 50% are Catholics and 47% are Protestants. There are dozens of overseas Chinese. The official language is English, and 8 major local languages are commonly used in each of the 4 states.

【 Capital 】 Palikir, located in Pohnpei Oblast.

President Wesley W. Simina, the 10th President of the Federated States of Micronesia, was elected on May 11, 2023, for a four-year term.

Independence Day (National Day): November 3rd; Constitution Day: May 10th.

【 Overview 】 Located in the central Pacific region, it belongs to the Caroline Islands and extends 2500 kilometers from east to west. The coastline is 6112 kilometers long. The islands are of volcanic and coral reef types, with many mountains. Composed of 607 islands of various sizes, the four main islands are Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, and Kosrae. It belongs to a tropical oceanic climate. The dry season is from December to March of the following year, and the rainy season is from April to November. The average annual temperature is 27 ℃, and the annual precipitation is about 2000 millimeters. Among them, Pohnpei has an annual precipitation of over 3000 millimeters, making it one of the places with the highest precipitation in the world.

People lived there 4000 years ago. Discovered by Western navigators in the 16th century. In the mid-19th century, Britain, the United States, and Germany successively established trading points here. In 1885, it was occupied by Spain and transferred to Germany in 1899. After World War I (1914-1945), it was occupied by Japan, and after World War II, it was occupied by the United States. In 1947, the United Nations placed the islands under trusteeship with the United States, and later formed four political entities in the Pacific Islands Trust Territory along with the Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, and Palau. The parliament was established in January 1965 and has since been continuously demanding autonomy. In 1969, Mi began negotiations with the United States regarding future political status. On May 10, 1979, the Federated States of Micronesia was established through a constitution. In 1982, the United States officially signed the Treaty of Free Association with the United States, which came into effect on November 3, 1986, and officially declared the independence of the Federal Republic of Micronesia. According to the Treaty of Free Association between the United States and the United States, the United States has autonomy in domestic and foreign affairs, and is responsible for security and defense for 15 years. In December 1990, the United Nations Security Council held a meeting to end the trusteeship status of the Federated States of Micronesia, and on September 17, 1991, it was officially admitted as a member of the United Nations. In 2003, the United States and the United States reached an agreement on the renewal of the Treaty of Free Association, extending the treaty for 20 years, effective from May 2004 until 2023. In May 2023, the United States and the United States signed three agreements related to the Treaty of Free Association, extending the treaty for another 20 years.

The Constitution was passed and came into effect on May 10, 1979. The Constitution stipulates that the President is the head of state and also the head of government, elected by members of Congress from four four-year members from four states.

The Federal Congress, also known as the Parliament, is a unicameral system consisting of 14 members. Each state has one "full term" member with a term of 4 years, while the remaining 10 members have a term of 2 years and are distributed among the states according to population ratios. The 23rd National Assembly will officially take office on May 11, 2023. The current Speaker is Esmond B. Moses, and the Vice Speaker is Robson U. Romolow.

Cabinet ministers are nominated by the President and approved by Congress to form the Federal Cabinet. Lorin Robert, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Elina Akinaga, Minister of Resources and Development; Carl Apis, Minister of Transport, Communications and Infrastructure; Rose Nakanaga, Minister of Finance and Administrative Affairs; Marcus Samo, Minister of Health and Social Affairs; and Andrew Yatirman, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management.

The country is divided into four states: Yap, Chuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae from west to east.

The judicial system includes the Supreme Court and state courts. The Chief Justice of the United States is a lifelong judge, and the current Chief Justice Dennis K. Yamase took office in July 2015.

Wesley Simina: President. Born on September 10, 1961 in Chukotka Oblast. He studied at Jackson State University, American International University, and the University of Hawaii in the United States, and obtained a Juris Doctor degree in 1988. He has been engaged in legal work for a long time. In 2005, he was elected as the Governor of Chuuk State. In 2011, he was first elected as a four-year member of the Secret Congress. In 2015, he was elected as the Speaker, and was subsequently re elected as Speaker three times in 2017, 2019, and 2021. Elected as the 10th President of the Federated States of Micronesia in May 2023.

The vast majority of people's economic life is based on villages. Produce agricultural products such as coconut, pepper, taro, breadfruit, etc. The fishery resources are abundant, especially famous for tuna. Most of the food and daily necessities are imported. Severely dependent on foreign aid, lacking effective market mechanisms and a favorable investment environment domestically, resulting in slow economic development. Secretly regard agriculture, fisheries, and tourism as the "three pillars" of the economy. The main economic data for 2023 are as follows:

Gross Domestic Product: 460 million US dollars.

Per capita Gross Domestic Product: 4860 US dollars.

Economic growth rate: 0.8%.

Currency name: US dollar.

(Source: International Monetary Fund)

【 Resources 】 Mishai is a world-renowned tuna producing area, with an annual catch of approximately 157000 tons within its exclusive economic zone. Crabs, shellfish, lobsters, freshwater eels, shrimp and other resources are yet to be developed.

Industry is backward with only a few processing industries, such as fish product processing plants, soap factories, coconut oil processing plants, and garment processing plants. Part of the construction and machinery repair industries are operated by foreigners.

Agriculture is backward and lacks grain cultivation. Coconut, banana, breadfruit, papaya, cassava and other tropical fruit trees can be seen everywhere. Produce high-quality black pepper and export it abroad.

The tourism industry has abundant tourism resources, not only with beautiful tropical scenery, but also with unique ethnic traditional culture and customs preserved. There are also historical sites such as the "Namadu" ancient castle, the "Stone Coin Bank", and the Pacific War battlefield ruins. In 2016, the Namadu site was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

[Communication] There are telephone, telegraph, Internet, postal and ground satellite facilities. In March 2010, the submarine cable between Guam and Pohnpei State was connected. At present, the states of the Federated States of Micronesia have opened up 4G networks by laying submarine cables.

The transportation between islands mainly includes air and sea freight. Domestic airports are available for Boeing 737 aircraft to take off and land. Road transportation is relatively backward. No railways.

Highway: The national highway is approximately 240 kilometers long.

Water transportation: The federal government has three ships of 800 tons or more that regularly travel between states. Each state government has a total of 5 passenger and cargo ships of around 600 tons. The Chinese government provided a total of three passenger and cargo ships to Michuk and Yap provinces in October 2004, February 2007, and July 2022, respectively. Ports in all states can accommodate ocean going cargo ships. Main ports: Pohnpei Port, Colonia, Lele, Moen.

Air freight: There are small international airports in each state. United Airlines and Nauru Airlines operate several flights per week between Guam, Hawaii, the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, and Kosrae.

In 2018, the total import and export volume was 236 million US dollars, with imports of 197 million US dollars and exports of 39 million US dollars. Afterwards, the secret government did not disclose the import and export trade volume. The main export commodities are nearshore fish (83%) and betel nut (12%), with the main export destinations being Thailand, the United States, Guyana, China, and Japan. The main imports include diesel, building materials, gasoline, automobiles, machinery, rice, etc. The main sources of imports are the United States, Indonesia, Japan, China, and South Korea.

The foreign aid received by the Federated States of Micronesia mainly comes from the United States. According to the Treaty of Free Association between the United States and the United States, the United States provided a total of $1.34 billion in aid to the United States from 1986 to 2001. According to the 2003 renewed Compact of Free Association between the United States and the United States, the United States will provide a total of approximately $1.85 billion in aid to the United States over a period of 20 years, some of which will be used to establish a trust fund. In March 2024, the US Congress approved the extension of the Compact of Free Association with the United States, which will provide a total of approximately $3.3 billion in aid to the United States over the next 20 years.

According to the Treaty of Free Association between the United States and the United States, the defense of the country is the responsibility of the United States. There is no military force, only a small number of police officers.

Education attaches great importance to the development of the education industry, and its education system is modeled after that of the United States. The law stipulates that public schools provide free education for children aged 6-15, with the first 6 years of primary education being mandatory. The government invests approximately 17.4% of the country's gross domestic product and around 13% of government spending on education each year (2018, Federal Ministry of Education). There is one public community college, the College of Micronesia FSM, with six campuses in four states. As of the end of 2018, it had over 1900 students and more than 100 teachers (about half of whom were guest teachers). The courses offered require approval from the US Department of Education and mainly award associate degrees in education, healthcare, business, management, and other majors. There are public primary and secondary schools, as well as churches and private schools, with a total student population of approximately 24000 (2020, Federal Ministry of Education).

The Kaselehlie Press, a bi weekly English newspaper with nationwide distribution, is headquartered in Pohnpei state. The government of Yap Prefecture regularly issues newsletters. Each state government has a radio station that broadcasts 16-18 hours of religious and music programs, as well as a small amount of local language news, every day. Each state government has a website. Miwu Television is a network television service operated by the Federal Communications Corporation that broadcasts television programs from channels such as CNN, BBC, NHK, ABC, and Al Jazeera.

The guiding principles for developing foreign relations are "peace, friendship, and cooperation". Actively strive for broad recognition from the international community politically and establish an image of independence and self-reliance; Seeking international economic and technological assistance economically to promote the process of economic self-reliance. We have established diplomatic relations with over 90 countries.

Mi is a member of 20 international organizations and 9 regional organizations, including the United Nations, Pacific Islands Forum, Pacific Community, Pacific Islands Development Programme, Pacific Coconut Community, Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union, Asia Pacific Economic and Social Council, Asian Development Bank, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, and International Olympic Committee. In July 1991, August 1998, and September 2016, we successfully held three Pacific Islands Forum meetings. In September 1997, he hosted the sixth meeting of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). The headquarters of the Committee for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific is located in Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia.

The relationship with the United States has been closely managed by the United States for many years, and there is a special relationship with the United States. According to the 1986 Treaty of Free Association between the United States and the United States, the country enjoys domestic and foreign autonomy, but defense is the responsibility of the United States for 15 years. The country is not allowed to allow other countries to use its territory and waters for military purposes. Private citizens are free to enter and exit the United States. In May 2003, the United States renewed the treaty, promising to continue providing economic assistance to the United States for 20 years and gradually establish a trust fund for the country. In May 2020, the United States initiated negotiations to renew the expiring terms of the Free Association Treaty. In May 2019, President Panuelo visited the United States and met with President Trump of the United States, along with President Hein of the Marshall Islands and President Remengesau of Palau. In August 2019, US Secretary of State Pompeo visited the United States and met with President Panuelo, as well as leaders of the Marshall Islands and Palau. In July 2021, President Panuelo visited Hawaii. In June 2022, President Panuelo visited the United States. In September, President Panuelo went to the United States to attend the first U.S. - Pacific Island Leaders' Summit. In January 2023, President Panuelo of the United States went to the United States to discuss the renewal of the Compact of Free Association between the two countries. In May 2023, the United States will renew the Compact of Free Association, and in March 2024, the United States will approve the treaty renewal, continuing to provide economic assistance to the United States for 20 years. In the same month, President Simina visited the United States and the two countries exchanged notes on the renewal agreement.

We have embassies in Washington and consulates in Hawaii, Guam, and Portland. The United States is setting up a secret embassy. The United States exports two-thirds of its total imports to the United States each year. Confidential products can be exported to the United States at a discounted price.

Miyoshi established diplomatic relations with Japan on August 5, 1988. Mi was once occupied by Japan, and there are many descendants and immigrants from Japan in Mi, with close political and economic relations between the two sides. The two countries set up embassies for each other. In 2008, Japan sent its first permanent ambassador to the United States. Japan is one of the largest export markets and major aid countries for the United States, with 60% of its exported goods going to Japan. There is a fishing agreement signed between the secret days. The free aid provided by Hyuga Mi is mainly used to build roads, docks, refrigeration facilities, and garbage disposal facilities in various states. There are volunteer team members in the secret dispatch. In May 2015, President Christian attended the 7th Japan Pacific Island Leaders' Meeting. In October 2017, President Christian visited Japan for work. In 2015 and 2016, the Speaker of the Congress of the United States, Simina, went to Japan to attend commemorative events for the Nagasaki atomic bombing and the Great East Japan Earthquake. In May 2018, President Christian visited Japan to attend the 8th Japan Pacific Islands Leaders' Meeting (PALM8). In October 2019, President Panuelo went to Japan to attend the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito. In November 2019, President Panuelo visited Japan for work and met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during the visit. In June 2021, President Panuelo had a video conference with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. In July 2021, President Panuelo attended the 9th Japan Pacific Islands Leaders' Meeting (PALM9) via video conference. In February 2023, President Panuelo visited Japan and held a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. In July 2024, President Simina attended the 10th Japan Pacific Islands Leaders' Meeting (PALM10).

The relationship with Australia was established in July 1987. Australia was one of the first countries to send a permanent ambassador to the Philippines and is one of the main aid countries to the country. In June 2018, Australian Foreign Minister Bi Xiaopu visited the United States. In December 2022, Australian Foreign Minister Huang Yingxian led a cross party delegation to visit the Philippines.