Key Facts

GDP (ppp) per CAPITA

$2,200 (2008 est.)

Inflation Rate

2.2% (2005)

Population

107,434 (July 2009 est.)

Ease of Doing Business

126/181

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Micronesia, Federated States of : Introduction

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.

Micronesia: Investment Guide

An investor’s guide to the investment climate and opportunities in Micronesia, this site features investment related application forms and documents that are available in PDF format. Specific investment opportunities are available by industry and by state.

Micronesia: Visit Micronesia

Apart from general information, the Visitors Center section provides a handbook on immigration/entry requirements for Micronesia. The site also provides geography, people, culture and government information related to the country.

Sources:
CIA World Factbook (September 2009)
U.S. Dept. of State Country Background Notes (July 2009)