— The Federated States of Micronesia include the four states of Chuuk, Yap, Pohnpei and Kosrae.

— FSM consists of 607 islands, though a mere 65 of these islands are inhabited.

— Located in the South Pacific, Micronesia became inhabited more than 3,000 years ago when settlers arrived by canoe from Southeast Asia.

— Over the centuries, the islands have been influenced by the United States, Germany, Japan and Spain.

— The Federated States of Micronesia were founded following the creation of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands after World War II.