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List All Cities in Micronesia, Federated States of Listing cities Micronesia, Federated States of database :
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Background
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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.
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Population
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107,154 (July 2010 est.)
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Government type
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4 states; Chuuk (Truk), Kosrae (Kosaie), Pohnpei (Ponape), Yap
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Administrative divisions
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constitutional government in free association with the US; the Compact of Free Association entered into force on 3 November 1986 and the Amended Compact entered into force in May 2004
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Independence
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Constitution Day, 10 May (1979)
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International organization participation
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light blue with four white five-pointed stars centered; the stars are arranged in a diamond pattern
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Economy - overview
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Market value of publicly traded shares
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tourism, construction; fish processing, specialized aquaculture; craft items (from shell, wood, and pearls)
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Agriculture - products
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NA%
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Industries
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192 million kWh (2002)
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Industrial production growth rate
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178.6 million kWh (2002)
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Electricity - production
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0 kWh (2002)
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Oil - production
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Internet country code
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16,000 (2008)
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