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The Federated States of Micronesia are Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk, and
Yap. The 607 islands are situated in the middle of the Pacific, just north of the Equator.
The capital of the Federated States of Micronesia, Kolunia, is located
on Pohnpei.
Pohnpei has some of the most diverse scenery among the islands of
Micronesia.
Due to the high rainfall, you can find rushing rivers, tranquil fresh
water pools, and even spectacular waterfalls.
A Tour of Pohnpei:
Mark Haun's images, descriptions, and sounds gathered while spending a year as a student
missionary, teaching high school, at the Pohnpei Seventh-day Adventist School.
Weather in Micronesia
View a graphical weather forecast for the week ahead in places around
Micronesia.
Chuuk
Weather, Kosrae
Weather, Palikir
Weather, Pohnpei
Weather, Yap
Weather.
Moen Island, in Chuuk, is the largest community in the Federated
States of Micronesia.
With so many wrecks so close together, this is a diver's paradise.
Chuuk Business Directory:
Listings and contact numbers of businesses in Chuuk.
Chuuk
Hotels:
Listing of hotels in Chuck. No photographs or descriptions, so it's a matter of picking a
name you like.
Odyssey Adventures:
132 foot live-aboard vessel based in Weno, Chuuk. The Odyssey boasts nine comfortable,
fully carpeted staterooms with private air conditioning controls, windows or large
portholes and private toilet, shower and sink.
Truk Blue
Lagoon Resort:
Full-service oceanfront retreat on 14 palm-covered acres. Magnificent views of the world
famous lagoon and surrounding islands. Relax and enjoy spectacular sunsets in a truly
tropical setting.
Truk
Lagoon:
On February 17th and 18th 1944, the U.S. navy launched a devastating air attack on the
Japanese Imperial Fleet, situated inside the sheltered waters of Truk Lagoon. Divers can
explore the wrecks in safe, easy diving conditions.
Visit
Chuuk:
Chuuk, with its vast, shallow, beautiful lagoon is a Mecca for wreck divers. A major
shipwreck site from WWII, Truk Lagoon is unquestionably the world's best shipwreck diving
destination.
Weno
Sightseeing:
The main island of Weno (formerly Moen) is the capital and commercial centre of Chuuk.
Discover the sights.
Yap has lost nothing as the modern world passes it by.
Micronesia's most reserved and traditional lifestyle is unspoilt
beauty.
Nature's Way:
Dive and Explore Yap Island, Micronesia. Includes background information to prepare you
for your visit.
Accommodation in Baltimore
Manta Ray Hotel:
As Yap is world famous for it's large population of manta rays, the motif of the entire
hotel is marine life. Each room bears a fish name, and is decorated accordingly, with
photographs and paintings of that fish; right down to the hand carved key.
The Pathways Hotel: 
Situated on a hillside overlooking a bay below in a tropical garden setting, this
family-owned and operated eco resort offers nine individual cottages interconnected by
wooden walkways and swing bridges.
    
Traders' Ridge
Resort: Colonia.
This intimate retreat of 20 rooms and two Grand Suites is styled in unique 1880's
Victorian architecture, offering all the amenities of a 5-Star Hotel.
Kosrae is a fairly quiet island, ten miles by six, of peaceful
villages and a traditional lifestyle.
Near Tafunsak Village, in the north of the island, Kosrae
International Airport handles direct 737 flights to and from Honolulu and Guam, with
connections through Majuro and Pohnpei.
Kosrae
Nautilus Resort:
16 room complex in tropical gardens, with the only swimming pool on the island, a full
restaurant and bar facilities. All rooms are air-conditioned with 2 double beds, mini bar,
and daily room service.
Kosrae Village Resort:
A dive and Eco-adventure resort with traditional Micronesian bungalows under the shade of
mangrove, pandanus and coconut trees at the ocean's edge. Strategically placed torches
provide night lighting along the paths.
BOFSM:
Locally owned and FDIC insured, the Bank of the Federated States of Micronesia has
branches in Pohnpei, Yap, Kosrae and Chuuk.
FSM Embassy:
Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia, in Washington, DC.
FSM Government:
Home page of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), its
departments, and overseas missions.
FSM Information:
General information about the islands.
Micronesia Zone:
Collection of photographs and Micronesia related links from Robert Andrew Roberts.
Visit Micronesia:
Official homepage of the Federated States of Micronesia Visitors Board.
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