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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).
The politics of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) takes place in a framework of a federal assembly-independent representative democratic republic. The President of the Federated States of Micronesia is both head of state and head of government .
Website dofa .gov .fm Department of Finance and Administration of the Federated States of Micronesia is a government department in the Micronesia responsible for effective management of public financial assets, strengthening tax collection, maximizing investments and maintaining border control of Micronesia.
The Federated States of Micronesia are located in the region known as Micronesia, which consists of hundreds of small islands divided in seven territories. The term Micronesia may refer to the Federated States or to the region as a whole, even though the lack of a central government makes it a sovereign group of states, not a country .
The FSM president, by virtue of his or her office, is the head of the FSM Cabinet and is in charge of the administration and operations of the National Government. The president is assisted by the vice-president , both of whom are elected by the FSM Congress from among the at-large members to serve for four-year terms.
To become a member of the FSM Congress, either one elected on the basis of state equality (senator at-large) or one elected based on population, an individual must fulfil these following requirements according to Article 9 of the Constitution. [1] Must be at least 30 years of age upon the day of election.
State Island Name Population [3]; 1994 2000 Chuuk State: Eot - 382 Ettal: 267 Fananu: 355 Fanapanges: 681 Fefen: 4,062 Fono 397 Houk: 451 Kutu: 873 Losap: 448 Lukunoch
These states are the administrative divisions of the Federated States of Micronesia: Flag State Capital Land area [1] Population (2010 Census) [2] Population density