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Neighboring Countries of Micronesia
Micronesia has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Geography of Micronesia
Location
Oceania, island group in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Indonesia
Area
702 km² — four times the size of Washington, D.C. (land area only)
Terrain
Islands vary geologically from high mountainous islands to low, coral atolls; volcanic outcroppings on Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Chuuk
Climate
Tropical; heavy year-round rainfall, especially in the eastern islands; located on southern edge of the typhoon belt with occasionally severe damage
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Nanlaud on Pohnpei 782 m. Lowest: Pacific Ocean 0 m.
Natural resources
Timber, marine products, deep-seabed minerals, phosphate
Natural hazards
Typhoons (June to December)
Good to know
Composed of four major island groups totaling 607 islands
Also with 0 neighbours in Oceania
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Neighboring countries of Tonga- Countries with the most neighbours
- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Micronesia passport holders
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Frequently asked questions about the borders of Micronesia
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).