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Kosrae (/ k oʊ ˈ ʃ aɪ / koh-SHY), formerly known as Kusaie or Strong's Island, is an island in the Caroline Islands archipelago, and state within the Federated States of Micronesia. It includes the main island of Kosrae and a few nearby islands and islets, the most significant of which ( Lelu Island ) is inhabited by 1,500 people.
The Federated States of Micronesia (/ ˌ m aɪ k r oʊ ˈ n iː ʒ ə / ⓘ; abbreviated FSM), or simply Micronesia, is an island country in Micronesia, a subregion of Oceania.The federation consists of four states—from west to east: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae—that span across the western Pacific just north of the equator, for a longitudinal distance of almost 2,700 km (1,700 mi).
Kosrae State Museum is situated in Tofol. [3] Its collection is made up of archaeological assemblages from several of Kosrae's significant historic sites. The collection also includes objects relating to Kosrae's history and culture more widely, including archaeological artefacts. [4] [5] The museum contains models of traditional homes. [6]
Map of Kosrae State, Micronesia. Malem, which literally translates to "Moon", is one of the five municipalities that comprise the state of Kosrae in the Federated States of Micronesia. The village gets its name from the fact that the full moon rises every month out of the ocean directly in front of the rocky beach at the edge of the village.
Lelu or Lelu Town is a municipality of the state of Kosrae, in the Federated States of Micronesia. The municipality of Lelu consists of Lelu Island (a small satellite island of Kosrae Island) and a big part of the northeastern portion of Kosrae Island. Its capital is Lelu Village, located on Lelu island.
Tafunsak (formerly transliterated as Tahfuhnsahk) is the largest settlement on the island of Kosrae in the Federated States of Micronesia. Its population was 2,457 at the 2000 census. [1] This includes Walung, which had been incorporated into the municipality of Tafunsak since the 1980s.
This is a list of cities and towns in the Federated States of Micronesia. They are sorted here by state, and alphabetically They are sorted here by state, and alphabetically Chuuk (Truk) Islands
Kosrae International Airport (IATA: KSA, ICAO: PTSA, FAA LID: TTK) is an airport serving Kosrae, the easternmost state of the Federated States of Micronesia. [1] [2] It is located on an artificial island within the fringing reef about 150 meters from the coast and is connected to the main island by a causeway.