Micronesia

According to ALLCITYCODES.COM, Micronesia is a group of islands located in the western Pacific Ocean with an area code of +691. It is made up of four island groups which include the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Guam and the Marshall Islands. The Federated States of Micronesia is made up of over 600 islands and atolls which are divided into four states namely Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae. The official language in Micronesia is English but many other languages are spoken as well including Chamorro, Carolinian and Yapese. Christianity is the predominant religion in Micronesia with over 95% of the population practicing it while other religions such as Buddhism are also practiced by a small portion of the population. Micronesia has a tropical climate with warm temperatures throughout the year which makes it an ideal holiday destination throughout the year. Agriculture forms an important part of the economy as most people are involved in subsistence farming or herding livestock such as cattle, pigs and chickens while fishing also plays a role in the economy due to its proximity to both Pacific Ocean and Philippine Sea. Mining has also become increasingly important over recent years due to phosphates being discovered in many parts of the country while tourism has been growing steadily over recent years due to its many attractions like Tobi Island Marine Reserve as well as its cultural diversity which includes various festivals throughout the year that attract tourists from all over the world every year. Micronesia is a federal presidential republic with separation of powers between the executive, legislative and judicial branches. The president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term. The unicameral Congress of Micronesia has 14 members elected for a four-year term in single-seat constituencies. The judicial branch includes the Supreme Court, which is headed by a Chief Justice appointed by the President with the advice and consent of Congress. The Judicial Branch also includes seven district courts, one in each state, with three justices appointed to each court. Political parties in Micronesia are relatively weak, and many candidates run as independents in elections. There are no formal political parties at the national level, although some states have regional political parties that nominate candidates for state and national elections. PROEXCHANGERATES: Features public policy of Micronesia.