Micronesia

Overfishing in Palau became a significant issue in the late 20th century, particularly during the 1990s and early 2000s, as commercial fishing expanded and demand for fish increased. The rise in tourism also contributed to unsustainable fishing practices. In response to the declining fish stocks, Palau has since implemented various conservation measures, including establishing marine protected areas and promoting sustainable fishing practices.

The Micronesian word for good is "raam." So, if you ever find yourself in Micronesia and want to compliment someone or something, just drop a casual "raam" and watch the smiles roll in. Just remember, it's all fun and games until someone gets their pronunciation wrong.

Oh, dude, Micronesia is a group of tiny islands in the Pacific Ocean, so it's not really known for its celebrity scene. I mean, I'm sure there are some famous Micronesian folks out there, but they might not be on the same level as your typical Hollywood A-listers. So, like, if you're looking for a Micronesian George Clooney, you might be out of luck.

Micronesia is a region in the western Pacific Ocean consisting of thousands of small islands. It is divided into four main island groups: the Caroline Islands, the Gilbert Islands, the Mariana Islands, and the Marshall Islands. The islands are known for their tropical climate, coral reefs, and diverse marine life.

Palau is vulnerable to typhoons, flooding, droughts, and coral bleaching events as a result of climate change. Additionally, Palau faces environmental challenges such as sea level rise and ocean acidification, which threaten its marine ecosystems and livelihoods. The country is also at risk of earthquakes due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Fiji's climate is tropical. Overall, temperatures between November and April (summer) are slightly higher than the winter months, as is the humidity and the resulting tropical downpours. Light cotton clothes are advisable at all times - only between May and October (winter) will a light sweater be needed for nights and early mornings.

However, the weather in Fiji varies considerably between island regions. This is due to the dominant south-east trade winds which traps clouds over the mountains on the south-eastern sides of the larger islands - rainfall in Suva is much higher than in Nadi on the western, leeward side of the main island which is good if you want to experience the vibrant rainforest but not so good for sun-bathing.

Summer - December to April

Summer begins early in December and lasts until April. During this time it is hot and humid (32oC by day) with bright sunny mornings and predictable late afternoon downpours on the larger islands, although the small offshore islands often miss these downpours altogether. This 'wet season' is a good time to come to experience the lush vibrancy of the rainforest - rivers are full, waterfalls gushing and the hills of the larger islands become refreshingly green. The down side is the high humidity, the increase in mosquitoes and the possibility of tropical storms or mightier cyclones.

Winter - May to November

By the end of April, Fiji experiences a more moderate climate. Temperatures are comfortably warm by day (27oC) and pleasantly cool at night (19oC) when a light jumper may be necessary. By midwinter (July), many parts of the country welcome rain - the hills around Nadi turn brown and water shortages occur on the smaller islands. However, on the eastern sides of the larger islands, notably Suva, Savusavu and Taveuni, rainfall is never far away keeping the air clear and scenery green year round.

The Federated States of Micronesia is made up of islands and atolls, which are low-lying coral formations. These islands are scattered across a vast area of the western Pacific Ocean.

Micronesia was typically a mid-ocean replenishing source for sailing ships. During the 20th Century, the islands were waypoints for seaborne and airborne transport, both in peacetime and wartime.

As naval bases.

The Nation known as the Federated States of Micronesia consists of four states: Chuuk, Yap, Kosrae, and Pohnpei and is located among the islands in the SW Pacific. Each state is made up of multiple small islands spread in a large area of ocean and each historically has its own time zone:

* Chuuk's time zone is called Truk Time, since Chuuk used to be called Truk. The time zone is abbreviated as TRUT. It corresponds with the GMT/UTC Zone +10. * Yap's time zone is known as Yap Time, abbreviated as YAPT, also GMT/UTC +10. * Kosrae has Kosrae Time, abbreviated as KOST, corresponding to GMT/UTC + 11. * Pohnpei's time zone is Ponape Time, with the abbreviation of PONT. Pohnpei was formerly known as Ponape. This time zone is equivalent to GMT/UTC + 11. Daylight Savings Time is not observed.

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Palikir is the Nation's Capital City located on Pohnpei, the island formerly known as Ponape, which is the most developed island of the Federation. The airport is located on a small island just off the main island of Pohnpei. The population on Pohnpei of around 34,000 is the largest of the states. It is growing in popularity with world surfers who consider the Palikir Pass (aka P-Pass) as one of the best reef pass surfs in the world. The coral reef is also well known by SCUBA enthusiasts and fishermen.

Chuuk, which means "mountain" in Chuukese, was Japan's main base in the South Pacific Theatre in WW2 when it was known as Truk. It is known as one of the world's best shipwreck diving destinations as well as for its brightly colored corals.

Yap, known as Wa'ab to the locals, is the state farthest West and is made up of islands that stretch over 600 miles across the Pacific. It is known as the Island of Stone Money, because they still use stone money for some transactions. It is well known by divers as a place with a population of giant manta rays always available to divers who want to swim with them.

Kosrae is farthest east and incorporates multiple atolls. It is unspoiled and rarely visited. One of its geographical features is a mountain with a shape that has earned the island the name of "The Island of the Sleeping Lady", when viewed from out at sea, it looks like a woman lying down. How to say thank you in Kosraean: "Kulo".

Signs point to 1,500 islands. And most likely true counting all the beautiful uninhabited island and atolls in the FSM. But, there are four main islands that make up the Federation. They are, starting from east to west, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk, and Yap.

Latitude: 7°20′59″N

Longitude: 134°30′35″E

The low islands of Micronesia were typically formed by coral reefs growing on the submerged slopes of submerged volcanic mountains, which built up over time to create the islands. Additionally, some low islands in Micronesia were formed by the accumulation of sand and sediment carried by ocean currents and deposited on top of submerged volcanic peaks.

Small islands in Micronesia have been historically used by industrialized countries for military purposes due to their strategic location in the Pacific Ocean. Additionally, they have also been targets for resource extraction, such as fishing and mining, leading to environmental concerns and exploitation of local communities.

As strategic locations for war

As naval bases

As refueling stations

I have respect for Chamorros, as they have respect for me as well. On the other hand, when I would be on Guam and Saipan, I would run into trouble with Chuukeese, I talked to some locals who are chamorro, and they say that they're the 'ghetto'. I agreed to their response because the way they act and treated me was selfish. Anyways, To answer your question, I would say the other Micronesians follow footsteps of their older generations, so they won't be judged in their own society. So therefore, they're rude, selfish, ignorant, and closed-minded to others opinion or action.

As of 2021, the unemployment rate in Palau is around 4.2%. This rate may vary slightly depending on the source and methodology used for calculation.

The newspaper on the island of Palau is called the "Palau Horizon."

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The Micronesian word for "Good Morning" is "Good Morning." Micronesia speaks English. Sorry if this wasn't foreign enough.....................

Easter Islands (Rapa Nui) is actually in Polynesia

in pohnpei we usually have wood, grass, and cement houses

from what i kno..chuuk has mostly grass huts

Sri Lanka

Depending on how far South and how far East of Micronesia <which includes Guam in the Northern Marianas to Palau> AND Melenesia <which includes parts of Western Indonesia, New Guinea & Vanauta> then Polynesia is East and South of those which includes Fiji, Samoa & Am Samoa, Pitcairn Is, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Hawaii. but all three of these major Oceania areas are under different Political flags Ethnically the farther South you go there is probably a blending of Austronesian with Aboriginals from Australia. also the linguisitics changes do not neccesarily mean that the genetic markers changed within each Subgroup of peoples. the Political change of these 3 major Oceania areas is a good analogy of the language changing without any real inter mixing of the genetic marker.

Elbuchel Sadang is the Minister of Education for Palau.

The total area of Palau is 459 km2 (177 sq mi).