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List countries under Micronesia
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Micronesia is a region in the western Pacific Ocean that comprises several islands and countries. The main countries and territories considered part of the Micronesia region include:
1. **Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)** - A sovereign state consisting of four states: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae.
2. **Palau** - An independent republic made up of over 340 islands.
3. **Marshall Islands** - An independent nation made up of atolls and islands, located between Hawaii and the Philippines.
4. **Nauru** - A small island country in Micronesia, known for its phosphate mining.
5. **Kiribati** - Includes several islands and atolls in the central Pacific, with portions in both Micronesia and Polynesia.
6. **Northern Mariana Islands** - A commonwealth in political union with the United States.
7. **Guam** - An unincorporated territory of the United States.
8. **Wake Island** - A U.S. administered territory.
9. **Howland Island and Baker Island** - Unincorporated U.S. territories, largely uninhabited.
These nations and territories share cultural and historical ties, but they may vary significantly in terms of governance and political status.
1. **Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)** - A sovereign state consisting of four states: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae.
2. **Palau** - An independent republic made up of over 340 islands.
3. **Marshall Islands** - An independent nation made up of atolls and islands, located between Hawaii and the Philippines.
4. **Nauru** - A small island country in Micronesia, known for its phosphate mining.
5. **Kiribati** - Includes several islands and atolls in the central Pacific, with portions in both Micronesia and Polynesia.
6. **Northern Mariana Islands** - A commonwealth in political union with the United States.
7. **Guam** - An unincorporated territory of the United States.
8. **Wake Island** - A U.S. administered territory.
9. **Howland Island and Baker Island** - Unincorporated U.S. territories, largely uninhabited.
These nations and territories share cultural and historical ties, but they may vary significantly in terms of governance and political status.