Federated States of Micronesia Background

Background: In 1979 the Federated States of Micronesia, a UN Trust Territory under US administration, adopted a constitution. In 1986 independence was attained under a Compact of Free Association with the US, which was amended and renewed in 2004. Present concerns include large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid.

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Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009