Micronesia, in the western Pacific, consists of some 600 islands grouped into four states: Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk (Truk) and Yap.
President: Juan Manuel Santos
Population
106,487
45,239,079
Life Expectancy
71.800 years
74.790 years
Capital City
Bogota
Largest city
Weno (population: 17,624)
Bogota (population: 7,102,600)
Human Development Index
NA
0.787
GDP per capita
$10,400 US
Literacy Rate
89%
92.8%
Corruption Perception Index
NA
3.8
Percentage of Women in Parliament
NA
9.7%
Wealthiest Citizens
NA
Julio Mario Santo Domingo ($4.0bn US)
Unemployment Rate
10.800%
Death Penalty
NA
Abolished
Political System
constitutional government in free association with the US; the Compact of Free Association entered into force 3 November 1986 and the Amended Compact entered into force May 2004
republic; executive branch dominates government structure
Independence date
20 July 1810 (from Spain)
Religions
Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 47%, other 3%
Roman Catholic 90%, other 10%
Languages
English (official and common language), Chuukese, Kosrean, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi
