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	Micronesia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Philippines lie to the west, Indonesia to the south west, Papua New Guinea and Melanesia to the south, and Polynesia to the south-east and east.
		The term "Micronesia" was first proposed to distinguish the region in 1831 by Jules Dumont d'Urville; before this the term "Polynesia" was in use to generally describe the islands of the Pacific.
		On the eastern edge of the Federated States of Micronesia, the languages Nukuoro and Kapingamarangi represent an extreme westward extension of Polynesian.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Micronesia (462 words)

	Federated States of Micronesia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Federated States of Micronesia are located in the region known as Micronesia, which consists of hundreds of small islands divided in seven territories.
		The flag of Micronesia is blue because it is an island surrounded by water and has four stars representing each member of the population.
		In international politics, the Federated States of Micronesia are traditionally known as keen supporters of the State of Israel, voting almost consistently in its favor at the United Nations General Assembly.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Federated_States_of_Micronesia (1149 words)

	MicronesiaGuamGenWeb (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Micronesia is one of the three major divisions of the Pacific Islands, encompassing more than 2000 islands in the Pacific Ocean.
		Micronesia (Greek for "small islands") consists mostly of atolls and small coral islands.
		The Micronesia Genealogy Project is in need of volunteers to host Countries, query boards, provide look-up resources, transcribe data, etc...
	www.micronesiagenweb.com (193 words)

	Global Travel Writers - Miconesia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Battlefield blues Micronesia’s expanses of ocean were crucial to the War in the Pacific.
		Leapfrog the island nations of Micronesia, from Nauru, the world’s smallest island republic, to torrid Pohnpei, all-American Guam or laidback Kiribati, whose tiny atolls span 3000 kilometres of blue water.
		Micronesia suffers a wholly undeserved image problem: to the rest of the world it simply doesn’t exist.
	www.globaltravelwriters.com /Micronesia.html (334 words)

	Micronesia
		Micronesia is a pleasant mix of traditional and the new.
		The Federated States of Micronesia is a group of self-governing islands within the geographical area of Micronesia.
		The Japanese occupied Micronesia in 1914 and in 1920 received the islands as a League of Nations mandate.
	www.micronesia.com (533 words)

	Micronesia
		The Federated States of Micronesia is composed of the island states of Yap, Chuuk (Truk), Pohnpei (Ponape), and Kosrae, all in the Caroline Islands.
		Micronesia - Micronesia, one of the three main divisions of Oceania, in W Pacific Ocean, north of the equator.
		Oceanic art: Micronesia - Micronesia In comparison to Melanesian arts, the objects produced by the Micronesians are...
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107783.html (582 words)

	Diving Micronesia - Scuba Dive Micronesia - Diving Micronesia - Diversion Dive Travel
		Micronesia is the collective name given for two thousand tiny tropical islands scattered over more than three million square miles of the Pacific Ocean.
		Not only are Micronesia's island spread out over a great distance but each island group also has it's own culture and character where their traditional lifestyles still prosper to varying degrees.
		Almost as dramatic as its natural features is Micronesia's history of colonial occupation and the WW2 activities where the region was the venue of many fierce encounters that are a constant, and now a colourful reminder, of its past.
	www.diversionoz.com /en/micronesia.htm (440 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Asia-Pacific \| Country profiles \| Country profile: Micronesia
		A renegotiated 20-year compact, worth $3.5 billion to Micronesia and the Marshall Islands, was signed by US President George W Bush in December 2003.
		Micronesia's biggest challenge is to find a way of lessening its dependence on foreign aid.
		Micronesia has no daily newspaper, but the federal government publishes a fortnightly information bulletin and each of the constituent state governments produces its own newsletter.
	news.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/world/asia-pacific/country_profiles/newsid_1300000/1300849.stm (477 words)

	Micronesia \| Special Topics Page \| Timeline of Art History \| The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Micronesia is one of the three major culture areas of the Pacific.
		The islands of Micronesia are divided into seven different nations or territories.
		As an independent nation in free association with the United States, the Federated States of Micronesia is divided into four states: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae.
	www.metmuseum.org /toah/hd/micr/hd_micr.htm (667 words)

	Micronesia News
		Micronesia News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
		By MICHAEL FIELD Several Pacific Island nations are suffering a rapid rise in sea level with Tonga the worst affected by a long-term sinking trend.
		The Island states of Micronesia have issued a joint proposal, called the "Micronesia Challenge", encouraging the international community to conserve water and land resources.
	www.topix.net /world/micronesia (646 words)

	Micronesia: David's Trip to Micronesia, Jan 99
		Micronesia is made up of tiny islands throughout the Western Pacific.
		It comprises countries the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Palau, Marshall Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Republic of Nauru and Republic of Kiribati.
		Despite being in a remote corner of the world, Micronesia is readily accessible from Australia, via the Nauru.
	micronesia.freeservers.com (273 words)

	Micronesia map and information page by World Atlas
		The widely scattered islands of the Federated States of Micronesia.
		Palau, part of the Caroline Islands, is now an independent nation, and is not considered a part of the Federated States of Micronesia.
		Climate The tropical islands of the Federated States of Micronesia enjoy consistently warm temperatures throughout the year.
	www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/oceania/fm.htm (420 words)

	Micronesia (10/05)
		The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) consists of 607 islands extending 1,800 miles across the archipelago of the Caroline Islands east of the Philippines.
		The neighboring trust districts of Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands chose not to participate.
		The mailing address for the U.S. Embassy is P.O. Box 1286, Kolonia, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia 96941.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/1839.htm (1806 words)

	Micronesia Music
		The traditional music of Micronesia was composed utilizing mythology, magic, rituals and closely guarded procedures handed down from one generation to the next.
		In common with the people of Polynesia and Melanesia, the people of Micronesia have a deep love of music from contemporary to traditional.
		Music can be heard in the early morning while the toddy cutters are at work, in the babai or taro pits, and until late at night to the accompaniment of the traditional dance.
	www.janeresture.com /micronesia_music (635 words)

	Scuba Diving Micronesia
		The language of Micronesia is English (official and common language), Trukese, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Kosrean, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi
		The coastline of Micronesia is 6112 kilometres (3789 miles)
		The climate in in Micronesia is tropical; heavy year-round rainfall, especially in the eastern islands; located on southern edge of the typhoon belt with occasionally severe damage
	www.mydivetravel.com /Travel/Country.asp?ID=305 (300 words)

	Micronesia
		Micronesia, one of the three major divisions (with Melanesia and Polynesia) of Oceania, encompassing the islands of the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, and for the most part north of the equator.
		The more than 2000 islands include the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Guam, the Republic of Palau, the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
		Micronesia (Greek for "tiny islands") consists mostly of atolls and small coral islands.
	www.ovayonda.net /lodging/country/fm.html (161 words)

	Federated States of Micronesia and the IMF -- Page 1 of 2
		On behalf of: Australia, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Republic of Korea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Mongolia, New Zealand, Philippines, Republic of Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Vanuatu, Samoa.
		The International Monetary and Financial Committee statement on behalf of Australia, Kiribati, Korea (Republic of), Marshall Islands (Republic of the), Micronesia (Federated States of), Mongolia, New Zealand, Palau (Republic of), Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Samoa, Seychelles, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
		On behalf of the constituency comprising Australia, Cambodia, Kiribati, Korea (Republic of), Marshall Islands (Republic of), Micronesia (Federated States of), Mongolia, New Zealand, Palau (Republic of), Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
	www.imf.org /external/country/FSM (1043 words)

	Federated States of Micronesia - Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae
		Federated States of Micronesia - Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae
		Click through and explore what to do, where to go, unique experiences, and the best deals to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) - Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap.
		And if you’ve been privileged to visit us before, tell us about your experience by completing this survey.
	www.visit-fsm.org (66 words)

	Micronesia - Federated States of Micronesia - Kosrae
		Micronesia - Federated States of Micronesia - Kosrae
		It has been described as the unblemished jewel of Micronesia.
		A garden of vibrant, perfumed flowers, tall hardwood trees, palms and fruit trees, it is home to a wealth of endemic flora and fauna.
	micronesia.hawaii.com /fsm/kosrae (520 words)

	South Pacific Micronesia
		Search for Micronesia accommodation by price or hotel style on Guam, Palau, Kiribati, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall and Northern Mariana Islands.
		Kosrae Visitor's Bureau, with information on the most incredible ecotourism destination in Micronesia for scuba diving, nature walks, Micronesian culture, World War II artifacts, cultural heritage, rainforest ecology, butterfly and bird watching...
		Micronesia travel and accommodation listing with location maps showing resorts, hotels, cruises, and scuba diving operator.
	www.island-search.com /browse.php?cat=197 (131 words)

	Micronesia
		Micronesia, as well as many other South Pacific countries, is alarmed by the effect continued global warming will have on its islands—the consequent rise in the level of the oceans threatens low-lying islands with flooding and, eventually, with submergence.
		Atlas: Micronesia - Facts on Micronesia: flags, maps, geography, history, statistics, disasters current events, and international relations.
		Micronesia, Federated States of - Micronesia, Federated States of, independent nation (2005 est.
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0107783.html (527 words)

	Micronesia tour \| Guided and Self-guided Micronesia tours \| Micronesia tourism
		Whether you are looking for a self-guided Micronesia tour or want to join a guided tour, you will likely find one here at InfoHub.com.
		Many of these Micronesia tour packages feature unique Micronesia tourism opportunities that you are not likely to find anywhere else.
		Tradersґ Ridge Resort is a boutique in Micronesia, located on the Island of Yap, an unspoiled Micronesian paradise...
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/Micronesia.html (237 words)

	CSCOR: Ecosystems : Coral Reefs: Current Programs : Coral Reef Ecosystem Studies - Micronesia
		While coral reefs are relatively robust and have survived millions of years of natural disturbances, anthropogenic influences are a major concern for the sustainability of these important ecosystems.
		Due to the small size of the islands of Micronesia, activities conducted within watersheds have almost immediate effects on coastal coral reefs.
		Runoff, sedimentation and non-point source pollution are among the greatest threats to coral reefs and reef fisheries throughout the Pacific Basin.
	www.cop.noaa.gov /ecosystems/coralreefs/current/cres-micro-factsheet-cr.html (462 words)

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