International Relations of Federated States of Micronesia

Country profile & diplomacy overview · 8 relations tracked

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is an independent sovereign island nation in the western Pacific Ocean. It is composed of four states: Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Yap. The FSM is located east of the Philippines, north of Papua New Guinea, and west of Hawaii. The country has a population of about 112,000 people, and its capital is Palikir, located on the island of Pohnpei.

Population

113.7K#186 of 205

Land area

702 km²#182 of 205

GDP

$501.8M#194 of 199

Global influence

#177Very Low

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The FSM is a federal presidential representative democratic republic, with a president as head of state and government. The country is a member of several international organizations, including the United Nations and the World Bank.

The FSM has a mixed economy, with a combination of traditional subsistence agriculture and fishing, as well as modern industries such as tourism and manufacturing. The country has abundant natural resources, including forests, minerals, and marine resources.

The FSM has a close relationship with the United States, and is a member of the Compact of Free Association (COFA) with the US, which allows for close economic and political cooperation. The US also provides defense and financial assistance to the FSM.

Overall, the Federated States of Micronesia is a small but important country in the Pacific region, with a unique culture and a strong relationship with the United States.

Geography & terrain

A Pacific island nation combining volcanic high islands (like Pohnpei and Chuuk) with low coral atolls, scattered across a huge expanse of open ocean. Tropical maritime climate, warm and humid year-round. Coastline is essentially the whole territory — there is no real interior depth on most islands. The vast surrounding ocean and extreme dispersal of tiny islands make sustained large-scale invasion logistically very difficult, even though any single island offers minimal defensive terrain on its own.

Key facts

Diverse sources: UN, World Bank, Federated States of Micronesia Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital	Palikir (6.6K people, 5.8% of total population)
Population	113.7K (2025) (#186 of 205 countries)
Land area	702 km² (#182 of 205 countries)
Main religion	Christianity
Life expectancy	68 years

Source: World Bank Open Data. Most recent available data (2025)
Currency	US Dollar
Main language(s)	English
Government type	Federal presidential republic
Time zone	UTC+11.0
GDP	$501.8M (#194 of 199 countries)
GDP per capita	$4.4K (#132 of 199 countries)
International calling code	+691
Driving side	Right
UNESCO World Heritage Sites	1
Nuclear power	No
European Union	Not a member
NATO	Not a member

Land borders

Federated States of Micronesia has no land borders (it is an island nation or otherwise has no neighboring countries).

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Rank #177 Very Low International Influence

Federated States of Micronesia's actions have no significant effect on the world, and a very limited impact on other countries.

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Most intense relations

Top 5 relations of Federated States of Micronesia by overall intensity. Intensity reflects the level and significance of interaction—not whether the relationship is positive or negative.

Closest relations

Top 5 closest relations of Federated States of Micronesia, by score

Most strained relations

Top 5 strained relations of Federated States of Micronesia, by score

Relations by category

Excellent: 8-10 · Good: 6-8 · Neutral: 4-6 · Bad: 2-4 · Very bad: 0-2

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Good 4 · 50%
Neutral 4 · 50%

All relations of Federated States of Micronesia

Federated States of Micronesia has no historical data recorded yet with these countries. Their relation pages still exist, with a neutral starting score.

Undocumented relations of Federated States of Micronesia