Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia
People: Micronesian
Micronesia is located in Micronesia and has a population of around 105,564. Its capital city is Palikir, and the most widely spoken official language is English. As an island nation, Micronesia has no land borders.
By the numbers, Micronesia is the 183rd most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 178th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 150 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Micronesia — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Federated States of Micronesia |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Palikir |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | Micronesia |
| Population | 105,564 |
| Area | 702 km² |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) $ |
| Official Language | English |
| Dialling Code | +691 |
| Internet TLD | .fm |
| Timezones | UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | FM / FSM |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Micronesia
What is the capital and currency of Micronesia?
The capital of Micronesia is Palikir and the currency is the United States dollar (USD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Micronesia?
The capital of Micronesia is Palikir.
What currency does Micronesia use?
Micronesia uses the United States dollar (USD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Micronesia?
The official language of Micronesia is English.
What is the dialling code for Micronesia?
The international dialling code for Micronesia is +691.
What side of the road does Micronesia drive on?
Micronesia drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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