Overview
Country Overview
Micronesia comprises four archipelagos: the Federated States of Micronesia (Caroline Islands), the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands and the Republic of Palau. Each archipelago is composed of hundreds of island groups, within which there are many islands varying widely in topography. Marshall Islands: Many of the atolls are dotted with Flame of the Forest, hibiscus and different-coloured plumeria flowers. There are also at least 160 species of coral surrounding the islands. There are many historic sites and it is possible to snorkel over World War II wrecks. Federated States of Micronesia: The most important historical sites include The Spanish Wall and Catholic Bell Tower in Pohnpei. The island has some beautiful natural sites such as the waterfalls at Kepirohi and Sahwartik with pools that are ideal for bathing. Northern Mariana Islands: The Northern Marianas host a variety of scenery including beautiful bays, spectacular cliffs, caves and mountains. At Abbas on the northern shore of Tinian, there are blow holes where incoming waves shoot 20 feet into the air. Palau: Babeldaob is Palau’s biggest island. Twenty-seven miles long and 15 miles across at its widest, it is covered in dense foliage. The terrain is varied with steep mountains, freshwater lakes and sand dunes. Visitors can also explore the extraordinary stone monoliths dotted along the coastline, which serve as impressive monuments to Palau’s earliest civilisation. Most hotels serve continental, Japanese, Chinese, Western-style and local cuisine. On some remote islands a visitor might be welcomed with a feast of fish, clams, octopus, langusta, sea cucumber and eels.
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