Micronesia - Introduction

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Micronesia, Federated States of
Micronesia - Introduction
By CIA Factbook
Jan 12, 2005, 14:14

Introduction

Micronesia, Federated States of

Background:

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. Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid.