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A beach resort located in the mangrove swamp of Kosrae island, on the edge of the ocean and inland rivers. Providing an amazing view with access to great food.
All of the islands in the Federated States of Micronesia use the U.S. dollar as is their official currency. There are two banks in Pohnpei – The Bank of Guam and The Bank of FSM. Both are conveniently located in Kolonia and are FDIC approved.
The main economic activities of the people of Pohnpei are subsistence farming and fishing, and tourism is also an emerging sector.
English is the official language of all four states in the Federated States of Micronesia. It is commonly spoken and understood by most especially in Kolonia. The unique native Pohnpeian language is still spoken locally and is seasoned by the Spanish, German, Japanese, and American influences of the past 150 years.
The temperature in Pohnpei averages 82 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees C) and average humidity of 82% with little fluctuation year round.
Chuuk Lagoon, which stretches nearly 40 miles in diameter, is home to some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world. The clear, pristine waters and abundant marine life alone would make it a prime diving destination, but the Chuuk Lagoon has another, unique attraction: a World War II-era ship grave-yard.
But the most famous attraction for divers would be Yap’s manta rays.
(GMT + 11) – No daylight saving time, same UTC offset all year
[Marshal Islands map ]
The Marshall Islands are between Hawaii and the Philippines. It is an independent island country, with a population of 58,413 people. Marshallese and English are spoken in the island nation. Ninety-seven percent of the people are Christians.
The Marshall Islands is a democratic republic with an executive presidency in free association with the United States. The U.S. provides defense, subsidies, and access to U.S.-based agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission and the United States Postal Service.
In October 2011, the government declared that an area of nearly 2,000,000 square kilometers (772,000 sq mi) of the ocean shall be reserved as a shark sanctuary. This is the world’s largest shark sanctuary.
The Marshall Islands serve the international shipping industry as a flag of convenience for commercial vessels. The Marshallese registry started operations in 1990. The registry is managed through a joint venture with International Registries, Inc., a US-based corporation that has offices in major shipping centers worldwide. As of 2017, the Marshall Islands ship registry was the second largest in the world, after that of Panama.
Majuro is the capital and largest city of the Marshall Islands. Majuro port is the world’s busiest tuna transshipment port in the world, with 704 transshipment totaling 444,393 tons in 2015. Majuro has an international airport with scheduled flights to Hawaii, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Guam, and Nauru, and flights to domestic destinations around the country.
Chuuk, like the rest of the FSM, uses the US dollar as currency, though some hotels will accept foreign currency as well.
[Fanning Island ]
Tabuaeran is an atoll that is part of the Line Islands and part of Kiribati. It had a population of 2,315 in 2015. The atoll is famous for its white-sand beaches, blue-green waters, and friendly residents. It is a heaven for snorkeling, and surfing. The closest airport is Kiribati International airport. From there one has to take a boat to this atoll. Pegasus Lodges provides private air charters from Christmas Island (on a three-hour flight from Hawaii).
Copra and seaweed are produced for export. The island has no telephones, no running water, and no electricity.
The atoll has become a port of call for yachts and cruise ships sailing from Hawaii.
The Fanning Island Lodge guesthouse is rustic accommodation on the island. It has only very basic shared amenities.