FEDERATES STATES OF MICRONESIA FEDERATES STATES OF MICRONESIA

Are part of the state of Pohnpei the islands: Pohnpei, Oroluk, Ngatik, Pakin, Mokil, Pingelap, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi, Minto Reef. Are part of the state of Yap (119 sq km) the islands: Yap, Ulithi, Fais, Sorol, Ngulu, Eauripik, Woleai, Farauleup, Ifalik, Olimarao, Elato, Lamotrek, Gaferut, West Fayo, Satawal, Pikelot. Are part of the state of Chuuk (127 sq km) the islands: Chuuk (Truk), formed by a group of islands within a single coral lagoon, Puluwat, Pulap, Pulusuk, Namonuito, Fayu, Nomwin, Murilo, Hall, Losap, Namoluk, Mortlock. Kosrae (110 sq km) island is the only part of the state with the same name, it's also the easternmost island of the archipelago, is a mountainous island of volcanic origin, 634 metres its highest peak. In the maritime area of the Federated States of Micronesia, between the islands of Yap and Guam, is the Challenger Deep the deepest surveyed point in the Oceans (-10 911 meters), part of the Mariana Trench. The economy of the Federated States of Micronesia is based on fishing and agriculture (coconuts (copra), cassava, bananas and batate). Tourism is a potential resource of the country.