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Federated States of Micronesia
Political Status: Sovereign state in free association with the United States (which retains authority in regard to defense) since October 21, 1986.
Land Area: 271 sq. mi. (701 sq. km.).
Population: 107,008 (2000C, provisional); 108,000 (2004E).
Major Urban Centers: PALIKIR (Pohnpei), Kolonia (Pohnpei).
Official Language: English. The principal native languages are Kosrean, Pohnpeian, Trukese, and Yapese.
Monetary Unit: US Dollar (see US article for principal exchange rates).
President: Joseph J. URUSEMAL; elected by the Congress on May 10, 2003, and sworn in on July 14 for a four-year term succeeding Leo A. FALCAM.
Vice President: Redley KILLION; elected on May 12, 1999, for a term concurrent with that of the former President; elected to a second term on May 10, 2003, and sworn in on July 14.
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