Situated in Micronesia, Micronesia 🇫🇲 (officially Federated States of Micronesia) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 113,160 and a total area of 702 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Micronesia through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Palikir, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Micronesia located?
Micronesia lies in Micronesia, in the Oceania region of the world. Measuring roughly 702 square kilometres, it ranks 196th in the world by total area.
Micronesia has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Palikir serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Micronesia has to offer.
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Who lives in Micronesia?
Micronesia is home to approximately 113,160 residents — the 196th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Micronesians.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Micronesia rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
Micronesia does not have a single conventional national currency; check locally accepted money before you travel.
The international dialling code for Micronesia is +691. Websites from the country typically use the .fm internet domain.
If Micronesia came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Palikir) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Micronesia
- Micronesia's flag emoji is 🇫🇲 — its two-letter country code is FM and its three-letter code is FSM.
- Micronesia covers 702 km², ranking 196th in the world by area.
- With about 113,160 people, Micronesia holds the 196th spot in the world population ranking.
- Micronesia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Micronesia is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Micronesia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Micronesia?
- The capital of Micronesia is Palikir.
- What is the population of Micronesia?
- Micronesia has a population of approximately 113,160 people, ranking 196th in the world.
- Where is Micronesia located?
- Micronesia is located in Micronesia, part of the Oceania region.
- What language is spoken in Micronesia?
- The main language spoken in Micronesia is English.
- What currency is used in Micronesia?
- Micronesia has no single conventional national currency.
