Micronesia
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Palikir
- Population: approx. 115,000
- Languages: English (official), Pohnpeian, Chuukese, Yapese, Kosraean
- Area: 702 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+10 and UTC+11
- Currency: United States dollar (USD)
- Flag colors: Light blue, white
- National Day: November 3 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Patriots of Micronesia
- Neighboring countries: None (island nation in the Pacific Ocean)
Top 15 Largest cities
- Weno
- Palikir
- Kolonia
- Tol
- Kitti
- Tofol
- Colonia (Yap)
- Lelu
- Nett
- Madolenihmw
- U
- Sokehs
- Lenumu
- Utwe
- Ta
Top 15 Attractions
- Nan Madol (Ancient City of Pohnpei)
- Chuuk Lagoon WWII Wreck Diving
- Yap Stone Money (Rai Stones)
- Sokehs Rock (Pohnpei)
- Kepirohi Waterfall
- Lelu Ruins (Kosrae)
- Kosrae Reefs & Marine Reserves
- Pahn Takie Waterfall
- Yap Manta Ray Sanctuary
- Blue Hole (Kosrae)
- Tonoas Island
- Manta Road (Yap)
- Wihtik Waterfall
- Mt. Finkol Hiking Trail
- Utwe-Walung Marine Park
Climate and Nature
The Federated States of Micronesia experiences a warm, tropical rainforest climate with high rainfall year-round. Comprising over 600 islands across four distinct states (Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae), its environment spans high volcanic islands, lush jungles, and isolated coral atolls.
Culture and Gastronomy
Micronesian culture is rooted in seafaring traditions, community ties, and ancestral customs, with distinct languages spoken in each state. Daily food relies on fresh seafood, coconut, taro, breadfruit, bananas, and yams.
Economy
The economy depends heavily on financial support provided by the United States under the Compact of Free Association. Public sector employment, commercial fishing license sales, subsistence farming, and scuba tourism drive local activity.
Did you know?
- Nan Madol on Pohnpei is an ancient ruined city built on artificial islets out of basalt monoliths, often dubbed the 'Venice of the Pacific'?
- The island of Yap still uses massive carved limestone discs ('Rai stones'), weighing up to several tons, as traditional currency?
- Chuuk Lagoon contains the world's largest underwater graveyard of WWII Japanese ships and aircraft?
- Pohnpei is one of the wettest places on Earth, receiving over 8,000 millimeters of rainfall per year in its mountainous interior?
- Citizens of Micronesia can reside and work in the United States without a visa under the Compact of Free Association?
Live footage: Discover Micronesia via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Micronesia and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Micronesia: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Micronesia: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Micronesia in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
