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General Information

In 1979 the Federated States of Micronesia, a UN Trust Territory under US administration, adopted a constitution. In 1986 independence was attained under a Compact of Free Association with the US, which was amended and renewed in 2004. Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid.

States

4 states; Chuuk (Truk), Kosrae (Kosaie), Pohnpei (Ponape), Yap.