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Photo: Zykasaa, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.How well do you know the capital of Micronesia? Test your knowledge on the history, geography, and culture of Palikir and the beautiful island of Pohnpei.
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Palikir is situated on Pohnpei, the largest and highest island in the Federated States of Micronesia. Chuuk is a separate state and island group. Pohnpei is famous for its lush greenery and stunning waterfalls, earning it the nickname 'the garden of Micronesia.'
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Following World War II, the United Nations placed Micronesia under the administration of the United States as part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Micronesia gained sovereign independence in 1986, though it maintains a close defense and economic alliance with the US.
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While English is the official language for government and education, Pohnpeian is the native tongue spoken by the majority of Palikir's residents. It belongs to the Micronesian language family and features a unique high-status vocabulary used exclusively when speaking to chiefs and nobility.
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Sakau is the Pohnpeian version of kava, prepared by squeezing the roots of a local pepper plant on a special basalt stone. It is consumed during formal gatherings and plays a key role in traditional reconciliation ceremonies.
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Palikir has a tropical rainforest climate with no real dry season. Pohnpei is one of the wettest inhabited places on Earth: its mountainous interior gets more than 7.5 metres of rain a year. All that water feeds hundreds of streams and spectacular waterfalls.
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Sokehs Rock is a dramatic, sheer volcanic cliff that dominates the landscape of northern Pohnpei. It was the site of a famous rebellion against German colonial rule in 1910 and remains a popular hiking destination today.
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The College of Micronesia-FSM has its central, national campus in Palikir. It offers various associate degrees and certificate programs, serving students from all four states of the federation.
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Kolonia was the original capital of the Federated States of Micronesia before the government moved to the newly built capital complex in Palikir, just a few miles away. Kolonia remains the state capital of Pohnpei and is the island's main commercial hub.
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The nation's one-chamber legislature is officially called the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia. It has 14 senators: four of them, one for each state, serve four-year terms, and the other ten represent districts for two-year terms.
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Taro is a deeply revered staple crop in Pohnpei and is central to local agricultural traditions and feasts. Cultivating giant swamp taro is considered a prestigious skill among Pohnpeian farmers. Cassava is also grown in the Pacific, but taro holds far greater cultural and historical significance.
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