Micronesia 
Micronesia is a COUNTRY in Oceania.
Micronesia, a tropical paradise in the western Pacific Ocean, is a collection of over 600 islands offering pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and lush jungles. This enchanting destination is perfect for adventurers, divers, and culture enthusiasts alike. Explore the ancient ruins of Nan Madol, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or dive into the crystal-clear waters of Chuuk Lagoon, home to one of the world's most famous shipwreck diving sites. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the local communities, where storytelling, dance, and handicrafts are integral to daily life. With its warm hospitality, breathtaking landscapes, and unique blend of history and nature, Micronesia promises an unforgettable escape.
Best time to visit Micronesia
The best time to visit Micronesia is during the dry season, from December to April, when the weather is sunny and ideal for outdoor activities. Avoid the rainy season (July to October) to minimize disruptions from tropical storms.
October
NowTypical for October
- Weather
- Hot 28-33°C, rainy
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- Low
Rain begins to taper
Know before you go
Getting there
Pohnpei International Airport
International
5 km away
Chuuk International Airport
International
3 km away
Yap International Airport
International
2 km away
Kosrae International Airport
International
4 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
5 Mbps
Mobile data
Fair
WiFi
Available in major towns but slow
Local SIM
Local SIM available at FSM Telecom offices from $10
Calling code
+691
Stay safe
Overall
8/10Scams are rare; petty theft is the main concern.
Night safety
7/10Scams are rare; petty theft is the main concern.
Transport
9/10Scam risk
6/10Entry and health
Visa requirements
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Currency
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
More facts
Population
112,640
Area
702 km²
Government
Federal Republic
ISO code
FM, FSM
Type
country
Frequently Asked Questions
Also known as: மைக்ரோனேஷியா, Mikronēzija, Federaciaj Ŝtatoj de Mikronezio;Federacio de Mikronezio, ᎠᏰᏟ ᏧᎾᎵᎪᎯ ᎾᎿ ᎹᎢᏉᏂᏏᏯ, Mikronéziai Szövetségi Államok, États fédérés de Micronésie, Stâti Federæ da Micronesia, Микронезия, Сојузни Држави на Микронезија, 密克罗尼西亚, মাইক্রোনেশিয়া, Mikuronezya, Микронезийн Холбооны Улс, Micronesië, Микронезија, Féderasi Mikronésia, Mikroneziya, Àwọn Ìpínlẹ̀ Àṣepapọ̀ ilẹ̀ Mikronésíà, Mikroneesia Liiduriigid, Mikoronesii, Микронезия Федератив Штаттары, Estaos Federaos de Micronesia, Mîkronezya, Mikronezya, Mitoronetia, ミクロネシア連邦, مائڪرونيشيا جون فيڊريٽيڊ اسٽيٽس, Micronesia Lièn-pâng, མའི་ཀོ་རོ་ནེ་ཤི་ཡ།, Ol Pedereted Stet bilong Maikronisia, 密克羅尼西亞, माइक्रोनेसिया, Estaus Federaus de Micronésia, Estados Federados de Micronesia, માઇક્રોનેશિયા, Na Meanbh Eileanan, میکرونزی, Микронези, ریاستہائے وفاقیہ مائکرونیشیا, Mikronesia Galda, Micronèsie, Gefedereerde State van Mikronesië, Estats Federats de Micronesia, ମାଇକ୍ରୋନେସିଆ, Micronesia, Mikronesië, Civitates Foederatae Micronesiae, Statt Federaa de Micronesia, Микронезия, Обединени Щати, Micronezia, מיקרונזיה, Mikronesiaføderasjonen, ФШМ, Mikronezio, Savezne Države Mikronezije, މައިކްރޮނޭޝިއާ, Feterisitete o Micronisia, Федеративні Штати Мікронезії, Federalne Države Mikronezije, Mikronezya Federal Devletleri, Taleithiau Ffederal Micronesia, မိုက်ခရိုနီးရှားနိုင်ငံ, मायक्रोनेशिया, Mikroneziýa Federatiw Döwletleri, Shirikisho la Mikronesia, Mikronesi, Stati Fidirati di Micronesia, Mikolonisia, ميكرونيزيا, Միկրոնեզիայի Դաշնային Նահանգներ, مايكرونيزيا, Mikrunisya, Микронезин Ниицәтә Орн Нутгуд, ประเทศไมโครนีเชีย, Federéiert Staate vu Mikronesien, Estats Federats de Micronèsia, Микронезийы Федеративон Штаттæ, Mikoronesiya, မိူင်းႁူမ်ႈတုမ် မၢႆႇၶရူဝ်ႇၼေးသျႃး, Mikronesiya, Mikroneesije, Micronésia, Mikwonezi, i-Micronesia, Mikronesiska federationen, Estados Federados da Micronésia, 미크로네시아 연방, ویلایەتە فیدراڵییەکانی مایکرۆنیزیا, Fedarietid Stiet a Maikroniija, Stati Federai de Micronezia, Mikroneesia, මයික්රොනීසියාව, Федэратыўныя штаты Мікранэзіі, Mikuronesiya, მიკრონეზიის ფედერაციული შტატები, Micronèsia, مىكرونېزىيە فېدېراتسىيىسى, ประเทศไมโครนีเซีย, Negara Féderasi Mikronésia, Micronésie, Stati Federati di Micronesia, Mikronesien, Mikronesiasamveldið, Mikronézske federatívne štáty, 미크로네시아, Maekronehyia, Pederadong Estados sa Micronesia, མའི་ཀྲོ་ནི་ཤི་ཡ, Eʼeʼaahjí Tónteel Bikáaʼdi Kéyah Ałhidadiidzooígíí, Maykirooniizhiya, Tupslööden Stooten faan Mikroneesien, Mikronezia, Микронезия Федератив Штаттара, Микронезин Федеративлă Штачĕсем, Mikronésie, An Mhicrinéis, माइक्रोनेशिया, Mikronézia, Stáit Chónaidhme na Micrinéise, មិក្រូនេស៊ី, Míkrónesía, Stati Federati tal-Mikroneżja, Federéiert Staten vu Mikronesien, Statele Federate ale Microneziei, ሚክሮኔዢያ, Federated States of Micronesia, Liên bang Micronesia, Eben Oning, Микронезин Федеративни штаташ, Stâts Federâts di Micronesie, ໄມໂຄນິເຊຍ, Микронезия Федеративдик Штаттары, მიკრონეზია, Estaus Federaus de Micronesia, ಮೈಕ್ರೋನೇಶಿಯಾ, Federativne države Mikronezije, Mikronezija, Μικρονησία, მიკრონეზიაშ ფედერაციული შტატეფი, Мікронезія, Federacio de Mikronezio, Istados Federados de Micronèsia, Mikyonésia Retãvore Ñembyatypyrekuéra, Orílẹ́ède Makoronesia, mikronesias, Mikronezijos Federacinės Valstijos, ایالات فدرال میکرونزی, Federativní státy Mikronésie, Mikironesi, Federatit States o Micronesie, د میکرونزي فدرال ټاپوګان, Мікранэзія, Mikronezja, Mikronēzijas Federatīvās Valstis, ولايات ميكرونيسيا المتحدة, 密克罗尼西亚 / 密克羅尼西亞, Micronesia Lienzbangh, Réew yu Bennoo yu Mikronesi, Mikroneziska, Mikronesiens federerade stater, Mikronesia nutome, മൈക്രോനേഷ്യ, Mikrunizya, Föderierte Staaten von Mikronesien, Steatyn Conastit y Vynneeys, Савезне Државе Микронезије, Pederado nga Es-estado ti Mikronesia, 密克羅尼西亞聯邦, Mikronesja, Федералне Државе Микронезије, Mikronesia, ميكرونيسيا, Mikroneziya Federativ Shtatlari, Federaol Staote vaan Micronesië, 密克罗尼西亚联邦 / 密克羅尼西亞聯邦, Mikoroniziya, Mikrōnezyjŏ, የማይክሮኔዥያ ተባባሪ ክፍላገሮች, Pèdherasi Mikronésia, Միկրոնեզիա, Sfederowane Stany Mikronezji, Mikrônezia, Федэратыўныя Штаты Мікранезіі, Smala-Seanuäns, Mikroneziya Federativ Ştatları, Persekutuan Mikronesia, Mikronezi, Micronesie, మైక్రోనేశియ, Микронезия Федерациялық Штаттары, 密克罗尼西亚联邦, Mikroneezje, Mikronesiako Estatu Federatuak, Mikronezïi, Dewletên Federal ên Mîkronezyayê, Микронезия Федератив Штатлары, Statos Federada de Micronesia, Federativižed Mikronezijan Valdkundad, مائکرونیشیا, Ομόσπονδες Πολιτείες της Μικρονησίας, Федеративные Штаты Микронезии, Federasi Mikronesia, Federata Mikroneziane, Federale Staten van Micronesië




