Micronesia: Flag and Facts
Micronesia's flag is light blue with four white five-pointed stars set in a diamond shape in the center.
- Official name
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Capital
- Palikir
- Region
- Micronesia
- Population
- 99,603 (2024)
- Languages
- English
- Area
- 702 km² (271 sq mi)
- People
- Micronesian
- Calling code
- +691
- Highest point
- Nanlaud on Pohnpei 782 m
- Independence
- 3 November 1986 (from the US-administered UN trusteeship)
- National symbols
- four five-pointed white stars on a light blue field, hibiscus flower
- Borders
- No land borders
About Micronesia
Blue represents the Pacific Ocean. Each star is one of the four states that form the Federated States of Micronesia: Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap. Every state has its own history and traditions.
Humans first settled these islands during the second millennium B.C. Starting in the 800s A.D., islanders on Pohnpei began building Nan Madol, a complex of artificial islets, with most of the main structures finished around 1200. At its height, the Saudeleur Dynasty there ruled about 25,000 people. Kosrae became a single kingdom by 1250, and chiefs on Yap collected tribute from islands up to 1,100 km away. Spain named the area the Caroline Islands, then sold it to Germany in 1899. Japan took over in 1914. Independence from the US-run UN trusteeship came on 3 November 1986. Some islands are tall and volcanic, while others are low coral atolls.
Did you know?
- Nanlaud, on Pohnpei, is the highest point at 782 m.
- Palikir, the capital, had about 7,000 residents in 2018.
- The hibiscus flower is one of Micronesia's national symbols.
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Questions about Micronesia
What language is spoken in Micronesia?
English is the official language.
How many people live in Micronesia?
Micronesia had about 99,603 people in 2024.
Sources
- CIA World Factbook, checked October 8, 2026
- REST Countries data (mledoze/countries), checked October 8, 2026
- Flag artwork: flag-icons (MIT), checked October 8, 2026
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