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Palikir and the Federated States of Micronesia: a starting point

Micronesia can mean a subregion of Oceania or, in abbreviated form, the Federated States of Micronesia. Palikir, in Pohnpei State, is the country’s capital. These facts help locate the destination, but they are not enough to plan an itinerary.

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View of Palikir, capital of the Federated States of Micronesia, on Pohnpei.
Photo by Gargoylepni at English Wikipedia Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC0
The name Micronesia can refer to a subregion of Oceania or to the Federated States of Micronesia. Before you start planning, be clear about which of these two scales you mean: Palikir is the country’s capital, in Pohnpei State. This helps you locate the destination, but does not by itself tell you which connections or visits to choose.
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One name, two different scales

The Federated States of Micronesia lie in the subregion of Micronesia, within Oceania. As a result, searching under the name of the region can bring up information at different geographic scales. For information about the country, use its full name or the abbreviation Federated States of Micronesia, and check that the details refer to the country rather than the subregion as a whole.

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Palikir, the capital reference point in Pohnpei

Palikir is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia and is located in Pohnpei State. It is a useful reference for locating the country, but that fact does not establish which places to visit or how to travel between them. For specific routes, services or activities, check that the information applies to Palikir or to the area you want to explore.

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What to confirm before planning your trip

English is listed among the languages associated with the country in the information consulted. The available record does not provide a currency, transport routes or practical details for planning a visit. Before making decisions, check current sources for entry requirements, connections, payment options and services relevant to your specific destination; do not infer these details from the location of the capital.

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References consulted during editorial review. Times, requirements and advisories may change: always confirm with the official source.

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    Wikidata wikidata.org
    Licence: CC0 1.0 Wikidata · Q3359409
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    GeoNames geonames.org
    Licence: Datos geográficos bajo CC BY 4.0; requiere atribución a GeoNames. Fuente: GeoNames
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    Licence: ODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. Fuente: OpenStreetMap
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