MICRONESIA Definition & Meaning

Micronesia

[ mahy-kruh-nee-zhuh, ‑s��uh ]

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one of the three principal divisions of Oceania, comprising the small Pacific islands north of the equator and east of the Philippines, whose main groups are the Mariana Islands, the Caroline Islands, and the Marshall Islands.
Federated States of Micronesia, a group of islands in the western Pacific, in the Caroline Islands, comprising the islands of Pohnpei, Truk, Yap, and Kosrae: formerly a part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and now a self-governing area associated with the United States. 271 square miles (701 square kilometers).

Micronesia

/ ˌ��ɪ��əʊˈ�Ծ�ː��ɪə /

noun

one of the three divisions of islands in the Pacific (the others being Melanesia and Polynesia); the NW division of Oceania: includes the Mariana, Caroline, Marshall, and Kiribati island groups, and Nauru Island
Federated States of Micronesia
an island group in the W Pacific, formerly within the United States Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands: comprises the islands of Truk, Yap, Ponape, and Kosrae: formed in 1979 when the islands became self-governing: status of free association with the US from 1982. Languages: English and Micronesian languages. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: US dollar. Capital: Palikir. Pop: 106 104 (2013 est)

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of Micronesia¹

C19: from micro- + Greek ��ŧ��ǲ� island; so called from the small size of many of the islands; on the model of Polynesia

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One possible next step is a free association - something like the US currently has with Pacific states the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau.

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"Coconuts and coconut trees are deeply woven into the lives and livelihoods of Pacific peoples and communities, symbolizing resilience, and sustenance" said Elizabeth Terk, Micronesia conservation director for The Nature Conservancy.

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In all, China operates at least 249 flagged-in vessels, including ones that fish off the coasts of Micronesia, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Morocco and Iran.

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Three men were rescued by the US Coast Guard off an island in Micronesia after they sent out a plea for "HELP" using palm tree leaves.

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Andersen is used as a ‘base camp’ to airlift the donated goods to islanders throughout Micronesia,” the report said.

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micronation Micronesian

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