MICRONESIA GOVT

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is an independent sovereign island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, comprising four states: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae. It operates as a federal constitutional republic with distinct executive, legislative, and judicial branches, established by its 1979 Constitution. The capital is Palikir, located on the island of Pohnpei. The FSM maintains a unique political relationship with the United States through a Compact of Free Association, under which the U.S. provides economic assistance and is responsible for the FSM's defense. The government's responsibilities include managing natural resources and the environment, with shared authority between the national and state governments. The economy primarily relies on agriculture, fishing, and tourism, with a focus on sustainable practices.