Micronesia

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Micronesia Overview

In northwest Pacific Ocean Micronesia is a peninsular island composed of four major islands. Micronesia is well known as Federal State of Micronesia or the FSM. Altogether this state comprises 607 islands. It has Papua New Guinea to the north and Marshall Island to the south. English is official language here. Palikir is the capital city of Micronesia. Micronesia travel guide is here to give a brief idea to the people who want to travel this island.

Procedures for Visa of Micronesia

All visitors except citizen of Marshall Island, Palau and US need a valid Micronesia visa to travel here. Travelers can live here for a time frame of 120 days. Travelers from visa exempted nations may live here for 1 year. If you are going to visit this island for less than 30 days then entry permit is enough to let you in and it can be extended up to 60 days. For applying re-entry permit one must present FSM arrival and departure record. It is advisable to contact nearest embassy for detailed visa requirements.

Peak Season to Visit Micronesia

Micronesia is located in the Pacific Ocean near equator hence it has tropical climate with regional variations. Heavy rainfall occurs all the year around especially in eastern islands. The Southern edge of typhoon belt is present near it which causes hurricanes or typhoons during the month of May to December. The best time to visit Micronesia is December to March as rainfall and humidity generally remain low in this time.

Leading Destination to Cover    

Micronesia has various and unique attraction points that provide bizarre combination of exotic locales and historical monuments. It provides sheer joy to its travelers. The country is well known for its palm-shaded beaches and ancient ruins. The best place to visit in Micronesia is the remote island of Kosrae and the jungles of Ponhpei. Some other destinations which travelers can ponder are ruins of Nan Madol at Pohnpei , Mt. Finkol at Kosrae etc.

Mode of Transportation

If you are traveling here for the first time, then before set in for journey question of how to reach Micronesia may arise in mind but the answer is pretty smooth. Though it is a peninsular it is well connected by airways and seaways. Honolulu is the simplest gateway to island from North America. Guam, on the other hand, is the simplest way to Asia and Australia. Once you get in then self-driven car or public transport is best medium of transportation here to roam around.

Cuisine and Accommodation

The cuisine here is tropical in nature. Palauan cuisine includes local food such as cassava, taro etc. being a peninsular here good quality of seafood is available. The legal age of buying or drinking alcohol is 21. Hotels are not very large in number here. Most of the hotels are located near the beaches and they are bit costly. There is no high-class resort to stay.

The list of thing to do in Micronesia is long. Travelers will certainly find pleasure to bath under beautiful waterfall. Deep sea diving is famous here. Visiting coral reef and playing basketball will lure anyone’s mind in pleasure.

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