In 1979 the Federated States of Micronesia, a United Nations Trust Territory under US administration, adopted a constitution. In 1986 independence was attained under a Compact of Free Association with the United States. |
The Federated States of Micronesia were formerly part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, a United Nations Trust Territory under US administration. In 1979 they adopted a constitution, and in 1986 independence was attained under a Compact of Free Association with the United States. |
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* Economy * Communications * Transportation * Military * Transnational Issues |
The Federated States of Micronesia were formerly part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, a United Nations Trust Territory under US administration. In 1979 they adopted a constitution, and in 1986 independence was attained under a Compact of Free Association with the United States. Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid.
The capital is Palikir?.
From the CIA World Factbook 2000. Not Wikified.