Micronesia, Federated States of

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Micronesia, Federated States of
capital:Palikir
geographic coordinates:6 55 N, 158 09 E
time difference: UTC + 11
daylight saving time:NO

In 1979 the Federated States of Micronesia, a UN Trust Territory under US administration, adopted a constitution. In 1986 independence was attained under a Compact of Free Association with the US, which was amended and renewed in 2004. Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid.


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