Capital
Palikir
Population
115K
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Best Time to Visit
December–April
#165
World Tourism Rank
0.002%
of World Land Area
1
UNESCO Sites
0
Neighboring Countries
Nationalities not listed above may require a visa. Always verify with official sources before travel.
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Recommended: December–April
Nan Madol, a UNESCO site in Pohnpei, is an ancient city built on 92 artificial islands and is often called the Venice of the Pacific.
Chuuk Lagoon (Truk Lagoon) contains the world's largest ship graveyard, with over 60 WWII Japanese warships resting on the seabed.
Diving Chuuk Lagoon's ghostly WWII wrecks, draped in coral and teeming with fish, is hauntingly beautiful.
- A traveler on visiting Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia is a scattered island nation in the western Pacific comprising four states: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae. Chuuk Lagoon is one of the world's premier wreck-diving destinations, with over 60 Japanese WWII ships and aircraft lying in its warm waters. Pohnpei's Nan Madol, an ancient city of stone built on artificial islands, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Pacific's most mysterious archaeological wonders.
Must-see attractions, landmarks, and hidden gems
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