Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia
Micronesia · FSM
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia offer world-class diving and a distinct cultural mix across several far-flung states. It works best as a focused trip to one state such as Chuuk or Pohnpei rather than trying to cover the whole federation in one go.
Popular For
Things To See
- Pohnpei
- Nan Madol
- Chuuk Lagoon
- Yap
- Kosrae
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Flights between states are limited, so choose one hub for first visits.
- Diving in Chuuk and Yap needs advance planning and guide coordination.
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Flights
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Micronesia.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Palikir
- Population
- 105,564
- Area
- 702 km²
- Region
- Micronesia
Languages
- English
Currency
United States dollar ($)
USD
1 USD = 1.00 USD
Cost of Living (World Bank)
95.8
Price level index (US = 100)
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Palikir (6.92°N, 158.15°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
21/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 0/100
- Lived safety
- 60/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionUnknown
- Adoption recognition❓
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❓
- Legal gender recognition❓
- Conversion therapy ban❓
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.615
Medium human development
- 5-year change
- +0.007
- 10-year change
- +0.012
- Trend
- stable
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.953
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (1)
- 🏛️
Nan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia
Inscribed 2016
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 0.0%
- Forest cover
- 92.2%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 6
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 13
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
27/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
49/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the FSM. If you decide to travel to the FSM: Monitor available local news reports and be prepared to adjust your plans. The FSM has a limited media environment, so breaking news may only be available via social media or word of mouth. Visit the FSM government website if appropriate for non-health conditions. Visit the website for the Department of Health and Social Affairs for the latest information from the FSM Government on current public health concerns. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data