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Micronesia consists of some 600 small islands spread across nearly 2,900,000 sq km of the Western Pacific just above the Equator. For all that Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) can only muster around 700 sq km of terra firma. The four states are Pohnpei, Chuuk, Kosrae, and Yap. Each consists of one or more high volcanic islands. Photo by: martylaycock

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Pohnpei is the FSM’s largest island with a margin of 130 km. It hosts a mixed population – as home to the national government it has attracted employees from other states to join a hotch-potch of different Pacific islanders, Japanese, Americans, Australians and Europeans who have settled over the years. In addition to Pohnpei itself, whose reef encloses 25 islets and has eight atolls, the state consists of another 137 wide atolls. Kolonia is the island’s commercial centre and capital. Photo by: zuccarelliphoto

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Most of the Pohnpei’s shoreline is covered with mangrove swamps, but artificial beaches have been created on the mainland and the reef atolls have excellent natural beaches. The island is rich in coral reefs that delight divers and snorkelers, while the Palikir Pass Reef has a reputation as a surfing hotspot. Rugged mountains and beautiful rain forests cover the inner side of the island. There are some fine nature trails and trekking opportunities with lots of rushing steams, waterfalls and cooling pools. Photo by: ctsnow

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This is an island where guest are welcomed by very friendly and kind people, that retains much original character, simply because it has not yet become a well-known international resort destination. Photo by: tropical.pete

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When to go: The very rainy season (July to October) is best avoided – otherwise the warm tropical climate doesn’t vary much. Population: 35,000. How to get there: By air, considerable expense, flying Continental Micronesia from Guam Or island-hop from Hawaii. You should know: Waterproof clothing is obligatory – Pohnpei is one of the wettest places on earth with annual rainfall of 1,000 cm (400 in). Photo by: tropical.pete

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The Marshall islands
The Marshall Islands, officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands are a group of atollsmarshall flag and reefs in Micronesia, about half-way between Hawaii and Australia. Located north of Nauru and Kiribati, these beautiful islands are a collection of 1,225 islands and islets of which only five are single islands. The rest are grouped into 29 coral atolls which together make up more than one-tenth of all the atolls in the world resembling strings of pearls in a blue ocean backdrop.

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The Spanish explorer de Saavedra landed there in 1529, but named by John Marshall, a passing British explorer, who visited them in 1799. The islands were claimed by Spain in 1874, later colonized by the Germans, invaded and re-colonized by the Japanese and re-invaded and entrusted to the United States. They achieved independence in 1986.
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Majuro atoll, capital of the Marshall Islands, is the most developed atoll in theMarshallChildren Marshalls with a population of nearly 30,000. It consists of extremely narrow land masses which allow a person to walk from the lagoon side to the ocean side within minutes. Majuro offers visitors diving and fishing, a cultural museum, a variety of cuisine and entertaining nightlife. Wherever your visit may take you, be assured that your experience will be rich and memorable.

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The Marshall Islands comprises over a million square miles coral islands of white sand beaches and turquoise lagoons, is one of the most unique places in the world to visit. As you can imagine, there is much to enjoy here, both on the beautiful islands and out on the bountiful seas. The islands offer breathtaking marine environments, with over 800 species of fish and 160 species of coral, ample diving and snorkeling opportunities, and a multitude of World War II wrecks and sites unparalleled anywhere in the Pacific.

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Approximate flight times: From New York to Majuro is 14 hours; from Tokyo it is 11 and five hours from Honolulu.

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