Micronesia

Country in Oceania

Micronesia is a country in Oceania, with its capital in Palikir. About 113,683 people live there (2025), making it the 181st most populous of the 195 countries. At 702 km², it is the 177th largest country by area. It has no land borders.

Micronesia at a glance

Capital: Palikir
Population (2025): 113,683
Area: 702 km²
Density: 162 per km²
Official language: English
People: Micronesian
Calling code: +691
Internet domain: .fm
Coast: Surrounded by sea

Where is Micronesia?

How Micronesia compares

Population rank

181st of 195

9th of 14 in Oceania

Size rank

177th of 195

10th of 14 in Oceania

Crowding

162 per km²

More crowded than 70% of countries

Similar in size: Singapore (710 km²).
Similar population: Grenada (117,303).
English is also an official language in 58 other countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana and 52 more.

The flag of Micronesia

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Micronesia has no land borders

Micronesia shares no land border with another country.

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Questions about Micronesia

Is Micronesia a country?

Yes. Micronesia is an independent country and one of the 193 member states of the United Nations.

What is the capital of Micronesia?

The capital of Micronesia is Palikir.

Does Micronesia have any land borders?

No. Micronesia is surrounded by sea and shares no land border with another country.

How big is Micronesia?

Micronesia covers 702 km², about the same size as Singapore (710 km²).

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