Federated States of Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia is a state in Micronesia (Oceania) that has existed since 1986 CE. Its people spoke Austronesian languages (Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori).
Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae became a sovereign federation in free association with the United States in 1986.
See Federated States of Micronesia on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1986 CE to the present
- Duration
- 39 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Micronesia, Oceania
- Language family
- Austronesian
- Capital
- Palikir
Came from
Events in Oceania during its time
- Mabo decision
Neighbours in Oceania
- Commonwealth of Australia
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- French Polynesia
- Kingdom of Tonga
- French New Caledonia
- Chilean Rapa Nui
- Guam (US territory)
- American Samoa
- Samoa
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Soviet Union
- Republic of South Africa (apartheid era)
Questions
When did Federated States of Micronesia exist?
1986 CE to the present, about 39 years.
Where was Federated States of Micronesia?
Micronesia, in Oceania. Its capital was Palikir.
What language did Federated States of Micronesia speak?
Austronesian. This family includes Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori.
What came before Federated States of Micronesia?
Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.