According to ezinereligion, in 2007, Micronesia had a population of approximately 107,000 people. The majority of the population were of Melanesian descent, but there were also significant numbers of Polynesians and Micronesians. The economy was largely based on fishing, agriculture and tourism, with the country experiencing a period of economic growth during this period. Foreign relations were mostly positive, with Micronesia having strong links to other Pacific countries as well as the United States. Politically the country was relatively stable, with a multi-party system in place since independence in 1986. In 2007 there was some political unrest due to increased calls for autonomy from some of the outer islands but no major incidents occurred.
Yearbook 2007
Micronesia Federation. In the March 6 parliamentary elections, 35 candidates competed for the 14 seats in Congress. There are no actual parties in the Micronesia and all who were elected to Congress were independent candidates. On May 11, the newly-elected congress appointed the country’s president. According to CountryAAH, Palikir is the capital city of Federated States of Micronesia. Joseph Urusemal from the island of Yap, who has been in power since 2003, was defeated in the vote by Manny Mori of Chuuk.
In May 1999, Nena’s Vice President, Leo A. Falcam was named President. In September, he issued a statement reiterating Micronesia’s strong condemnation that countries such as the United Kingdom, France and Japan ship ships of plutonium through the Pacific and especially through Micronesia’s territorial waters. At the same time, he criticized the contempt of these countries for international maritime regulations.
- According to abbreviationfinder: FM is the 2-letter acronym for the country of Micronesia.
In 1999, Micronesia and the United States resumed negotiations on a free association agreement. The original agreement was signed in 1965 and was intended to guarantee the sovereignty of the country, the rights of its people, a constitution and the right to self-determination. At the same time, the agreement could be terminated if one of the two parties so desired. This agreement expired in 2001.
Micronesia met with 13 other countries from the Pacific Island Cooperation (PICTA) in August 2001 to negotiate trade agreements. The countries needed to reduce their tariffs and to obtain concessions from Australia and New Zealand, with which they have signed the Agreement on Greater Approach in Economic Relations (PACER), that these would provide transitional assistance to the weak economies of PICTA with it purpose of drawing them into a larger economic context.
Micronesia weather in March, April and May
Daily temperatures averaging 31 ° C are to be expected over the next three months. The temperatures hardly fluctuate during this time.
Do you want to go on a beach holiday? The water temperatures are in March, April and May at about 27 ° C. This is great weather for a great time on the beach and in the water.
The expected rainfall is around 20 days in March, around 21 days in April and around 25 days in May.
In the period from March to May , the sun shines an average of 5 to 6 hours a day. The sunniest weather is in April in Pohnpei, with a little less sun you will have to get by in March.