· Consists of four smaller group of islands, they are Northern Mariana, Caroline, Marshall and Gilbert islands (now Kiribati).
· Guam (Mariana) is the largest island of Micronesia.
· It is an important US military base and tourist destination.
Federal states of Micronesia.
Area: 702 SQ. KM.
Population: 1, 31, 5000
Capital: Palikir
· Formerly known as Caroline Islands, is an archipelago of western pacific.
Kiribati (Gilbert and Ocean Island)
Area: 861 sq.km
Population: 85, 501.
Capital: Tarawa
· These islands are spread over a vast area in south west pacific.
· Has a high grade phosphate deposit.
