Micronesia: capital, population, area and flag
Micronesia is a country in Micronesian Region (Oceania). Its capital is Palikir. The population is about 114K (#180 of 193) and the area is about 701 km² (#176 of 193).
Key facts
- Capital
- Palikir
- Region
- Oceania / Micronesian Region
- Population
- 113,683 (2025) #180 of 193
- Total area
- 701 km² (2024) #176 of 193
- Population density
- 161.4 people/km² (2024) #56 of 193
- GDP (total)
- $502M (2025) #184 of 189
- GDP per capita
- $4,414 (2025) #126 of 189
- Life expectancy
- 67.4 years (2024) #150 of 193
- Distance from Japan
- 3,713 km #185 of 192
- Area compared with Japan
- about 1/540 that of Japan
- Population compared with Japan
- about 1/1,100 that of Japan
- Main languages
- English
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Calling code
- +691
- Time zone (capital)
- UTC+11
- Time difference from Japan (standard time)
- 2 h ahead of Japan
- Driving side
- Right
- Capital location
- 6.92°N 158.19°E
Population of Micronesia, 1950–2100 (Japanese)
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Map of Micronesia
Capital: Palikir
Micronesia: in the world’s top 10 for food & farming
Micronesia ranks among the world’s top 10 for these crops, animals, seafood and farm products (latest FAO data).
Neighbors by land
Micronesia has no land borders with other countries.
Top rankings
Micronesia is in the top 10 for:
Micronesia in world rankings
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Questions about Micronesia
What is the capital of Micronesia?
The capital of Micronesia is Palikir.
What is the population of Micronesia?
Micronesia has a population of about 114K (2025), #180 of 193 among countries.
How big is Micronesia?
Micronesia covers about 701 km², #176 of 193 among countries.
Which continent is Micronesia in?
Micronesia is in Oceania, in the region of Micronesian Region.
What currency and languages are used in Micronesia?
The currency is the US Dollar. Main languages: English.
How does Micronesia compare with Japan in size and population?
The area of Micronesia is about 1/540 that of Japan, and its population is about 1/1,100 that of Japan.
How far is Micronesia from Japan?
The capital, Palikir, is about 3,713 km from Tokyo, the capital of Japan, in a straight line.
What is the time difference between Micronesia and Japan?
The capital, Palikir, is on UTC+11 in standard time: 2 h ahead of Japan.
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