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
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Advisory summary The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for the FSM to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to the Federated States of Micronesia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for the Federated States of Micronesia. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist. We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.
Read full advisory →Data current as of July 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