21. Regional: North_America: United_States: Maps_and_Views - Open Site history@. 3 November 1986); Palau concluded a Compact of Free Association with theUS (effective 1 October 1994); the federated states of micronesia signed a http://open-site.org/Regional/North_America/United_States/Maps_and_Views/

Open Site The Open Encyclopedia Project home submit content become an editor the entire directory only in United_States/Maps_and_Views Top Regional North America United States : Maps and Views History For more information, see: Open Directory Project - United States - Maps and Views Geographic coordinates 38 00 N, 97 00 W Elevation extremes lowest point: Death Valley -86 m highest point: Mount McKinley 6,194 m Climate Mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic in Alaska, semiarid in the great plains west of the Mississippi River, and arid in the Great Basin of the southwest; low winter temperatures in the northwest are ameliorated occasionally in January and February by warm chinook winds from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Natural hazards: tsunamis, volcanoes, and earthquake activity around Pacific Basin; hurricanes along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts; tornadoes in the midwest and southeast; mud slides in California; forest fires in the west; flooding; permafrost in northern Alaska, a major impediment to development. Terrain : vast central plain, mountains in west, hills and low mountains in east; rugged mountains and broad river valleys in Alaska; rugged, volcanic topography in Hawaii.

22. Travel And Tourism history, information and accommodation for micronesia's Yap Island. Category regional Oceania micronesia, federated states of Travel and Tourism http://www.ad.com/Regional/Oceania/Micronesia,_Federated_States_of/Travel_and_To

search Top Categories: Lodging Travel Services Beyond The Reef Full service PADI dive resort for small groups. Includes hotel and dive packages and other activities. Category: Regional > Oceania > Micronesia, Federated States of > Travel and Tourism http://www.diveyap.com/ Visit Micronesia Visitors Bureau for the Federated States of Micronesia. Includes Yap, Chuuk (Truk), Pohnpei and Kosrae. Category: Regional > Oceania > Micronesia, Federated States of > Travel and Tourism http://www.visit-micronesia.com/ Yap Visitors Bureau History, information and accommodation for Micronesia's Yap Island. Links to other interesting Micronesian sites are included. Category: Regional > Oceania > Micronesia, Federated States of > Travel and Tourism http://www.visityap.com/ AD.COM Web Directory is based on ODP - Open Directory Project data. No proprietary software was used in the development of this web site. Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web. Submit a Site Open Directory Project Become an Editor

23. A Brief History Of Pohnpei The national capital of the federated states of micronesia (FSM) is The other threestates that form this political, economic, and regional alliance which http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~robertsr/micronesia_zone/pohnpei/history/island_sta

A Brief History of Pohnpei Micronesia Zone Pohnpei is a rugged volcanic island located in the Caroline Archipelago of the Pacific Ocean between Guam and Northern Australia and east of the Philippines. Its tropical climate produces an average daily temperature of 27 degrees centigrade. The steady rainfall contributes to vegetation that is lush and tropical and a landscape with a topography of rugged mountain ridges and deep valleys. An agrarian society, the people of Pohnpei rely on subsistence farming and fishing for food to provide for its people. Families spend their days on the land or in the sea harvesting the rewards of the fertile earth and the plentiful ocean. The traditional polity is feudal-like and serves as a foundation for the family and for traditional extended governance. Today, five independent tribal states exist with each headed by two director paramount chiefs known as Nahnmwarki and Nahnken. These chiefs are continue to have significant symbolic influence in the events of everyday Pohnpeian life. Detailed accounts of Pohnpei and its cultural heritage are found in Reisenberg and Petersen. Pohnpei State, in contrast to Pohnpei, comprises 630 islands and atolls, including the largest three southern islands of Kapingamarangi (being the furthest 400 miles south), Nukuoro, and Sapwhuafik and the two eastern islands of Pingelap and Mwokilloa. The national capital of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is at Palikar, the country's political capital eight miles from Kolonia, Pohnpei's main town. The other three states that form this political, economic, and regional alliance which spans almost 2000 miles across the equator are Yap, Kosrae, and Truk. Consequently, Pohnpei is a focal point of the region and it consists of highly diverse island cultures that include many individuals from visiting Western cultures. The concept of nationhood, however, is still distant to the many ethnic groups that form this alliance.

24. The Regional Impacts Of Climate Change of coral reefs; and, especially, the tectonic history of the with high populationdensities—such as Eauripik, federated states of micronesia (950 persons http://www.grida.no/climate/ipcc/regional/253.htm

The Regional Impacts of Climate Change Get Javascript Other reports in this collection 9.3.6. Coastal Systems 9.3.6.1. Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Changes 9.3.7. Human Settlement 9.3.7.1. Infrastructure and Settlement Generally, the largest concentrations of settlements on small islands occur no further than 1–2 km from the coast, and sometimes much less. In most of the eastern Caribbean states, for instance, more than 50% of the population resides within 2 km of the coast; the corresponding figure in Barbados is estimated to be in the region of 60% (Nurse, 1992). Similarly, large coastal populations are the norm in the Pacific and Indian Ocean islands—especially the atoll states, where settlement areas may even be sited on the beach itself or on the sand terrace (e.g., Tuvalu, Kiribati, Maldives). Clearly, such settlements are at risk from projected sea-level rise—which, in all likelihood, would be accompanied by inundation, increased flooding, coastal erosion, and consequently land loss. ); Majuro, Marshall Islands (2,188 persons/km

25. History - Federated States Of Micronesia history he FSM has a rich history dating back several thousand years. to form a Federationunder the Constitution of the federated states of micronesia (FSM http://www.visit-fsm.org/visitors/history.html

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT VISITORS INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ... DIVING HISTORY PEOPLE CULTURE GOVERNMENT WHAT'S HOT ... LINKS HISTORY he FSM has a rich history dating back several thousand years. The islands were originally settled by ancient people sailing east from Asia and north from Polynesia . Later discovers and settlers included the Spanish, Germans, and Japanese and evidence of their former presence is found throughout the islands. Following the trusteeship under U.S. administration after W.W. II, the FSM is now independent and self-governing. Most linguistic and archaeological evidence indicates that the islands were first discovered and settled between two and three thousand years ago . The first settlers are often described as Austronesian speakers possessing horticultural skills and highly sophisticated maritime knowledge . These first settlers are thought to have migrated eastward from Southeast Asia to Yap. From there, some migrated south to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and New Caledonia, and later to Kiribati and the Marshall Islands. The oral histories of the Micronesian people indicate close affiliations and interactions in the past among the members of the island societies comprising the present-day FSM. The Lelu ruins in Kosrae (1400 AD) and the Nan Madol ruins of Pohnpei (1000 AD) are impressive reminders of the accomplishments of these early peoples.

26. Culture - Federated States Of Micronesia Information on the geography, people, economy government, culture and history.Category Kids and Teens School Time Oceania micronesia...... Part of this history is a unique musical heritage. Short samples of this music fromeach of the states are provided below. Contemporary Music of micronesia. http://www.visit-fsm.org/visitors/culture.html

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT VISITORS INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ... PEOPLE CULTURE GOVERNMENT WHAT'S HOT FSM INFODESK CONTACT FSM ... LINKS CULTURE he people of the FSM are culturally and linguistically Micronesian, with a small number of Polynesians living primarily on Nukuoro and Kapingamarangi atolls of Pohnpei State. The influence of European and Japanese contacts is also seen. It can be said that each of the four States exhibits its own distinct culture and tradition, but there are also common cultural and economic bonds that are centuries old. For example, cultural similarities are evidenced in the importance of the traditional extended family and clan systems found on each island. Although united as a country, the people are actually a heterogeneous mixture with different customs and traditions bound together by recent history and common aspirations. The cultural diversity is typified by the existence of eight major indigenous languages, and its peoples continue to maintain strong traditions, folklore and legends. The four states of the FSM are separated by large expanses of water. Prior to Western contact, this isolation led to the development of unique traditions, customs and language on each of the islands.

27. Issues : Colonial History Map of colonial history former colonial power (the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelauwith New Zealand; the federated states of micronesia, Marshall Islands and http://www.abc.net.au/ra/carvingout/issues/colonial.htm

issues resources environment education ... governance colonial history ... case studies By Nic Maclellan Late and incomplete decolonisation The legacies of colonialism ... Map of colonial history While the winds of change swept through European colonies in Asia and Africa after the Second World War, decolonisation came later in the Pacific region. And even as we move to the end of the twentieth century, the age of colonialism is not over in the Pacific In 1990, the United Nations commenced the Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism - but today, there are still outliers of empire in the Pacific region. The United Nations Decolonisation Committee maintains a list of non-self-governing territories, which includes Pacific nations such as New Caledonia, Guam, East Timor, American Samoa and even tiny Pitcairn, the last element of the British empire in the region. Rapanui (Easter Island) remains under Chilean administration. Other Pacific peoples are seeking the right to self-determination: in Bougainville, Ka Pae'aina (Hawai'i), Te Ao Maohi (French Polynesia) and West Papua (Irian Jaya). The Pacific islands live with the legacies of more than a century of colonial rule

28. World Travel Guide - Micronesia, Federated States - History And Government history and Government history The federated states of micronesia becamea USadministered Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in 1947. http://www.travel-guide.com/data/fsm/fsm580.asp

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29. World Travel Guide - Micronesia, Federated States - History And Government history and Government history The federated states of Micronesiabecame a USadministered Pacific Trust Territory in 1947. This http://www.worldtravelguide.net/data/fsm/fsm580.asp

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30. Manila, Regional Delegation (Australia, Federated States Of Micronesia, Fiji, Ki Manila, regional delegation (Australia, federated states of micronesia, Fiji,Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea http://www.icrc.org/Web/eng/siteeng0.nsf/iwpList400/5BC92C240CC753BAC1256B660059

About the ICRC ICRC Activities The ICRC worldwide Focus ... Annual Report Annual Report Manila, regional delegation (Australia, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Western Samoa, territories and colonies of the Pacific) Introduction Australia Fiji New Zealand ... Solomon Islands Introduction The regional delegation kept up its relations with National Societies and governments in the region to encourage adhesion to the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols by those Pacific States which had not yet done so. In September the Federated States of Micronesia acceded to these treaties, which were ratified by Palau's parliament in August. At the end of the year, however, the relevant instruments had not yet been deposited with the Swiss government. Other topics of discussion included the 1980 UN Weapons Convention, the ICRC's activities worldwide and the 26th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. The ICRC also offered support to the National Societies in their efforts to promote knowledge of and respect for humanitarian law. Australia The regional delegate conducted six missions to Australia in the course of the year. He discussed the ICRC's activities and mandate with members of the Australian Red Cross Society (ARCS), the Federation's representative in Sydney, reporters from radio and television stations, and members of the written press.

31. The ICRC In Micronesia About the ICRC Discover the ICRC Mandate history Structure Finances Australia, Fiji,Kiribati, Marshall Islands, federated states of micronesia, Nauru, New http://www.icrc.org/Web/eng/siteeng0.nsf/htmlall/micronesia?OpenDocument

32. Browsing Regional Oceania Micronesia, Federated States Of Society And Culture Ca regional Oceania micronesia, federated states of Society and Culture. CategoriesHistory Personal Pages Religion. Related Categories regional Oceania http://www.uksprite.com/search/search/Regional/Oceania/Micronesia,_Federated_Sta

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33. Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination Federated States Of Micronesia | Attract Palikir, 5 miles (8km) away, is the capital of the federated states of micronesia. restson the lagoon floor, evidence of the largest naval loss in history. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/pacific/federated_states_of_micronesia/

home search help worldguide ... Related Weblinks Federated States of Micronesia Attractions Kosrae Kosrae is one of the least spoiled and least developed areas in the Federated States, a laid-back place that retains an air of innocence. The main island measures 42 sq miles (109 sq km) and is volcanic with an interior of uncharted rainforests, a pristine fringing reef and a coast which is a mix of sandy beaches and mangrove swamps. The people are casual and unpretentious and, given that it's unusual to have more than about a dozen visitors at a time on the island, the residents still take a friendly interest when someone new is in town. Impressive ruins on the connected island of Lelu date from around the 14th century when Kosrae's chief's were the dominant regional power. Though the outskirts of the massive royal city have been torn down, the remaining ruins still give the feeling of being in an ancient, hidden city, the kind of isolated setting you might imagine trekking hours through dense jungle to find. Lelu Hill, the island's high point, has a scattering of caves and tunnels used by the Japanese in WWII. Kosrae has unspoiled coral reefs close to shore that are suitable for both walk-in and boat diving. Underwater visibility can easily be 100ft (30m), and in summer as much as 200ft (60m). The Blue Hole in Lelu harbours coral heads, lionfish, stingrays and barracuda. In the south, a nice spot is Hiroshi's Point, a drift dive that takes in beautiful soft corals and hammerhead sharks. There's an American search plane in about 60ft (20m) of water at the mouth of Lelu Harbor. Also in the vicinity are two Japanese boats and the remains of a whaling ship.

34. Embassy Of The Federated States Of Micronesia added that the ACP group is at a turning point in history when fresh Leo A. Falcam,as an International Organization in the federated states of micronesia. http://www.fsmembassy.org/statement_display.cfm?PRID=23

35. Embassy Of The Federated States Of Micronesia this Center will add a new page to the annals of history of our of the world economicfamilyentities such as the federated states of micronesia and other http://www.fsmembassy.org/statement_display.cfm?PRID=7

36. Micronesia Travel, Federated State Of Micronesia Travel, Micronesia Maps, Guam, Business Profile Climate - history Government Passport/Visa - Money - RegionalHolidays - Health -. index.htm - micronesia - federated states Of micronesia http://www.budgettravel.com/micronesia.htm

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37. FEMA: Disaster History ....... Back to top. federated states of micronesia Disaster history DisasterNumber, Declaration Date, Disaster http://www.fema.gov/regions/ix/reg9_dizhis.shtm

Hazards Assistance Flood Maps NPSC ... Region IX Disaster History Search FEMA FEMA Region IX About Region IX Region IX News Releases Environmental Info ... Regional Partners 1111 Broadway, Suite 1200 Oakland, CA 94607 Disaster History With a breadth of 8,000 miles, FEMA Region IX is responsible for the largest geographic region in the country. It has more than 2.7 million residents, residing on a landmass of approximately 390,000 square miles. Earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, typhoons, tornados, volcanic eruptions, severe freezes, flooding and droughts, and other natural and manmade disasters challenge the region. Since the passage of the Stafford Act in 1988, FEMA Region IX has experienced 50 Presidential Disaster Declarations, obligating $10.4 billion to date. Of these, the Northridge Earthquake in 1994 was the greatest disaster in terms of cost to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, obligating $7 billion to date. As of August 2002, FEMA Region IX had five Presidential Disaster Declarations: two in the Federated States of Micronesia, one in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, one in the Territory of Guam and another in the State of Arizona. The region also had federal funds authorized for 17 wildfires: six in Arizona, seven in California and four in Nevada. Region IX Disaster History (by state in descending order) American Samoa Arizona California Federated States of Micronesia ... Nevada American Samoa Disaster History Disaster Number

38. Micronesia (06/02) history The ancestors of the micronesians settled the Caroline Islands FOREIGN RELATIONSThe Government of the federated states of micronesia conducts its http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1839.htm

[Print Friendly Version] Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs June 2002 Background Note: Micronesia PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Federated States of Micronesia Geography Area: 702 sq. km (about 270 sq. mi.) in four major island groups (Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae) totaling 607 islands. Cities: Capital Palikir. Other cities Kolonia, Moen, Lelu. Terrain: Varies from mountainous to low coral atolls. Climate: Tropical. People Nationality: Noun and adjective Micronesian. Population: 107,000. Growth rate: 2.0%. Ethnic groups: Nine ethnic Micronesian and Polynesian groups. Religion: Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 47%. Language: English (official and common), and all four states have their own ethnic language. Education: Literacy Health: Life expectancy male 66.7 years; female 70.6 years. Infant mortality rate Work force: More than one-half of workers are government employees. Government Type: Constitutional government in free association with the U.S. Independence (from U.S.-administered UN trusteeship): November 3, 1986. Constitution: May 10, 1979.

39. Project Project of the Council of Presidents of Pacific history and Social Program, 2, PonapeAgriculture Trade School (federated states of micronesia), 2,100,000 http://www.spf.org/spinf/project.html

Type of Projects (Second Period Program Guidelines 1999-2008) Exchange projects that respect the values and cultural identity of each island society Micronesia-focused projects aimed at promoting regional harmony Projects that support education and training through the medium of distance education Projects to promote networking among NGOs and NPOs operating in the region and to form linkages among Pacific island nations and Asian countries Type of Projects (First Period Program Guidelines 1991-1998) A. Joint cooperative projects aimed at promoting mutual understanding between the Pacific lsland Nations and Japan B. Human resource development and educational projects conducted in cooperation with Japan or other countries C. Information and communication network projects D. others Summary of Project(1990-1998) PROJECT TYPE IMPLEMENTING ORGANIZATION FUNDING Exchange Media Personnel among the Pacific Island Region and Japan The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPINF) Coconuts College The Sasakawa Peace Foundation(SPINF) Regional History Project of the Council of Presidents of Pacific History and Social Studies Teachers Association National University of Samoa (Samoa) Archaeological Training Programs in Emerging Micronesian Island Nations University of Guam PATS Staff Trainee Program Internet Course Development by School of Law of USP University of the South Pacific (Fiji) Forming a Distance Education Alliance for Progress in the Western Pacific University of Guam Distance Education in the South-West Pacific Cultural Heritage Training

40. ZUJI many micronesians were caught in the crossfire, although history tends to a constitution,and in May 1979 they became the federated states of micronesia (FSM http://www.zuji.com.au/dest/guide/0,1277,ZUJIAU|15514|3893|1,00.html

About ZUJI Travel Resource Links Travel Resources Home Research a Destination Convert Currency Check Weather Check Visa Requirements Buy Travel Insurance Flight Arrival/Departure Info Book a Flight Find a Hotel Hire a Car Log-in Log-out Become a Member Site Map Travel Resources Home Destination Guides Travel Tools Regional Guide Introduction Fast Facts Best Time to Visit Money ... Activities Useful Travel Tools Check Weather Convert Currency Check Visa Requirements Flight Arrival/Departure Information ... Australia/Pacific : Federated States of Micronesia Federated States of Micronesia History The most popular theory of Micronesian history holds that the first settlers canoed here from the Philippines and Indonesia, pulling their outriggers up on the sands of Yap between 4000 and 2000 BC. Much later, voyagers from Melanesia worked their way from Kosrae to Pohnpei, Chuuk and Yap. Interestingly enough, no Micronesian people have legends telling of their life before they got to the islands. The early Micronesians had no metals and worked mainly in stone - many impressive carvings have been left by these cultures. They were also superb ocean navigators and had a rich oral history, which was largely destroyed by European invasion. In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan sailed past Micronesia on his way around the world, and in the following decades the islands were used as a stopover by expeditions on their way to the Spice Islands. Because they were a bit low on European-style wealth, the islands didn't attract much attention during this period. It wasn't until 1817 that Europeans started to seriously chart Micronesia. British whalers started arriving in the 1800s, followed closely by American whalers. Not exactly the cream of society, the whaling crews often harassed and killed the islanders, with the islanders frequently replying in kind. Whalers brought venereal diseases, as well as other scourges like the flu and measles - in 1854 a smallpox epidemic killed 50% of Pohnpei's population. During the whaling period Kosrae's population dropped from 6000 to 300.

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