Rai, or stone money, are large, circular stone disks carved out of limestone formed from aragonit
Introducing Micronesia
" Languid, crystal-clear lagoons, pure white sand, quiet stretches of time, and the best diving and sport fishing waters on the planet! "
The Federated States of Micronesia consists of 607 islands extending 2,900 km (1,802 mi) across the archipelago of the Caroline Islands east of the Philippines.
The islands are grouped into four states, which are Yap, Chuuk (called Truk until January 1990), Pohnpei, (known as "Ponape" until November 1984), and Kosrae (formerly Kusaie). These four states are each represented by a white star on the national flag. The capital is Palikir, on Pohnpei.
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Pulowat, is a coral atoll and a municipality of Chuuk state, Federated States of Micronesia. Polowat is located in the northwestern region (...
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Yap, also known as Wa'ab by locals, is an island in the Caroline Islands of the western Pacific Ocean. It is located in Yap State...
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Nan Madol is a ruined city that lies off the eastern shore of the island of Pohnpei that was the capital of the Saudeleur dynasty until about...
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Pingelap is an atoll in the Pacific Ocean, part of Pohnpei State of the Federated States of Micronesia, consisting of three islands:...
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Kosrae, formerly known as Kusaie, is an island in Micronesia. The State of Kosrae is one of four states of the Federated States of Micronesia,...
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Chuuk Lagoon, formerly known as Truk Lagoon, is a sheltered body of water in the central Pacific. North of New Guinea, it is located mid-ocean...
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