Issues : Colonial History Map of colonial history former colonial power (the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau with New Zealand; the federated states of micronesia, Marshall Islands and http://www.abc.net.au/ra/carvingout/issues/colonial.htm
Extractions: The legacies of colonialism ... Map of colonial history While the winds of change swept through European colonies in Asia and Africa after the Second World War, decolonisation came later in the Pacific region. And even as we move to the end of the twentieth century, the age of colonialism is not over in the Pacific In 1990, the United Nations commenced the Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism - but today, there are still outliers of empire in the Pacific region. The United Nations Decolonisation Committee maintains a list of non-self-governing territories, which includes Pacific nations such as New Caledonia, Guam, East Timor, American Samoa and even tiny Pitcairn, the last element of the British empire in the region. Rapanui (Easter Island) remains under Chilean administration. Other Pacific peoples are seeking the right to self-determination: in Bougainville, Ka Pae'aina (Hawai'i), Te Ao Maohi (French Polynesia) and West Papua (Irian Jaya). The Pacific islands live with the legacies of more than a century of colonial rule
Extractions: FACTS LEADERS MEDIA Though formally independent, in 1986 Micronesia signed a "Compact of Free Association" with the United States. Under this, Washington assumed responsibility for defence until 2001, including the right to establish military bases and deny other nations access to Micronesia. In return, Micronesia received financial assistance averaging $100m per year, and the right of Micronesians to live and work in the US.Micronesia also takes its cue from Washington on foreign policy. A renegotiated 20-year compact, worth $1.8 billion over 20 years, was presented to Washington decision-makers in 2003. Despite its small population and the large amount of incoming aid from the US, Japan and elsewhere, Micronesia suffers from relatively high unemployment, a matter compounded by increasing numbers of Filipino migrant workers.
PSRML Regional Information: Pacific Basin CultureFederated states of micronesia is provided by the FSM Culture in Kosrae provides information on micronesian culture and history on Kosrae. http://nnlm.gov/psr/geo_pacific.html
Extractions: NN/LM PSRML Home NN/LM NTCC ... Additional Resources The areas fall into two categories politicallyflag territories and independent countries associated with the US through compacts of free association. American Samoa, CNMI and Guam are all flag territories, which makes them officially part of the United States. Their citizens are also US citizens. FSM, RMI and Palau are all independent countries with compacts of free association with the US. This means that the US provides development assistance and defense, and that citizens can move freely across US borders. Communication both within the area and between the area and the PSRML office can be challenging because it ranges over sixteen time zones. Be careful: even the date may differ as the international date line runs through the region. Further complicating matters, although California (like the vast majority of the United States) observes daylight saving time, none of the six island jurisdictions does. A listing of detailed current times and the exact location of the date line is available from Worldtimezone.com
Federated States Of Micronesia Attractions | Lonely Planet World Guide on the lagoon floor, evidence of the largest naval loss in history. The main island is the largest in the federated states of micronesia, measuring 334 sq http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/pacific/federated_states_of_micronesia/
Extractions: Federated States of Micronesia Chuuk (formerly Truk) is colourful, lively and rough around the edges. It comprises 15 main islands, 92 outer islands and over 80 islets in the Chuuk Lagoon. Its biggest drawing cards are its sunken wrecks, and its most enthusiastic visitors are divers. A whole Japanese fleet rests on the lagoon floor, evidence of the largest naval loss in history. Each wreck is a time capsule - some are upright, some intact, some in pieces. The holds are full of guns and trucks and fighter planes, the dining areas are littered with dishes, silverware and sake bottles, and the skeletal remains of the perished crews lie 'buried' at sea. Back on dry land, Chuuk's houses are commonly painted in several bright contrasting tones and village life proceeds among them at a leisurely pace. On hot days village women sit in streams doing laundry and young children run around naked. You might find that sitting on Weno, the main island, and watching the sun set behind the Faichuk Islands in the western lagoon, is as energetic as you want things to get. Most accommodation options are on Weno, but there are lodge-style places on other islands. Weno is connected with Pohnpei and Guam on the island-hopper air-routes. back to top Kosrae is one of the least spoiled and least developed areas in the Federated States, a laid-back place that retains an air of innocence. The main island measures 109 sq km (42 sq miles) and is volcanic with an interior of uncharted rainforests, a pristine fringing reef and a coast that is a mix of sandy beaches and mangrove swamps. The people are casual and unpretentious and, given that it's unusual to have more than about a dozen visitors at a time on the island, the residents still take a friendly interest when someone new is in town.
Federal States Of Micronesia Early Europeans, The early European history of the federated states of of Yap, Kosrae, Chuuk and Pohnpei united to create the federated states of micronesia. http://www.planet.org.nz/pacific_action/national/c_f/fedmicronesia.html
Extractions: Friends of Micronesia. The Federated States of Micronesia consist of four separate and distinct groups of islands: Yap, Pohnpei, Chuuk and Kosrae. Some of these island groups have been inhabited for more than 4,000 years. Yap, first settled in 1,000 BC by arrivals from South-East Asia. It was the home-base of an empire that spread through the region. The Yapese developed a form of money which consisted of large round stones carved from the rock islands of Palau and transported over the sea by canoe. Pohnpei is the site of Nan Madol, an ancient ruin of a fortified city built on 50 manmade islands and covering 11 square miles. The city was built between 500 AD and 1500 AD by the Saudeleur (Chau-te-leur) kings. It was destroyed after they were defeated in 1628 by the warrior Idzikolkol. The city seems to have been of great religious significance. A similar site is found on Kosrae at Lelu. The population of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is 125,377 (1996) .
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CountryGuide: Micronesia: Events, Activities Things to do · Money, Currency Costs · Attractions · history Culture. BBC Country PROFILE federated states of micronesia. http://www.countryguide.com/Micronesia/
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FEDERATED STATES We in the federated states of micronesia remain committed our development partner, the United states, have seen system to the history of micronesia, and look http://www.un.org/webcast/ga/58/statements/miceng030923.htm
Extractions: FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION NEW YORK, 23 SEPTEMBER 2003 MR. PRESIDENT, Mr. Secretary-General, Heads of States and Governments, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen: I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your election. My Government is deeply gratified by the recognition of your accomplishments, especially given that you are a fellow islander. We are confident you will lead the work of this body with the same high competence as your distinguished predecessor, His Excellency Jan Kavan of the Czech Republic. Mr. President, Before going further I must pause in respectful remembrance of the second anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. We honor the memory of all who were lost. Tragically, the madness continues and we seem to be living in a world that is different than before. I must also express our sincere condolences over the great loss of life recently at the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad.
Embassy Of The Federated States Of Micronesia WE IN THE federated states OF micronesia REMAIN COMMITTED OUR DEVELOPMENT PARTNER, THE UNITED states, HAVE SEEN SYSTEM TO THE history OF micronesia, AND LOOK http://www.fsmembassy.org/statement_display.cfm?PRID=89
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Extractions: On the afternoon of March 23rd, 2004, Chinese President Hu Jintao met in the Great Hall of the People with visiting President Joseph Urusemal of the Federated States of Micronesia. Hu Jintao said bilateral relations had been developing very smoothly ever since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Micronesia 15 years ago. With frequent exchanges of top-level visits, the two sides had enhanced their mutual understanding and friendship. He noted bilateral cooperation in economic and trade activities between the two countries had been very productive and the prospect was even brighter. He added that the two sides had conducted wonderful cooperation in international and regional affairs. The Chinese side thanked the Federated States of Micronesia for upholding the one-China policy, not developing official ties with Taiwan and supporting China's righteous stance on the Taiwan question. Hu Jintao said that both China and Micronesia are developing countries and China attaches great importance to developing friendly relations of cooperation with the Federated States of Micronesia. He noted that China would like to maintain exchanges of top-level visits, enhance mutual political trust, and expand exchanges and cooperation in various fields with Micronesia, based on the principles of mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit and common development. He hoped that the two sides would enhance coordination in international and regional affairs so as to push forward China-Micronesia relations to a new height in the new century.
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History Of Fruit Fly Projects In The Pacific 1990-2000 history of Fruit Fly Projects in the Pacific 1990 2000. countries and expand the projects activities into federated states of micronesia (FSM), Solomon http://www.spc.org.nc/pacifly/Project_docs/RMFFP-History.htm
Extractions: General Topics Biological Control Brewery yeast Cultural control Export markets Fruit bagging Fruit Fly Management Project Male annihilation Nauru eradication Pest advisory leaflets Project description Project document Project history Project review Protein bait spraying Publications Quarantine surveillance Socioeconomic study FruitFly Equipment Suppliers Country profiles Country Profiles American Samoa Northern Marianas Cook Islands Fiji French Polynesia Federated States of Micronesia Guam Kiribati Marshall Islands Nauru New Caledonia Niue Palau Pitcairn Papua New Guinea Samoa Solomon Islands Tokelau Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu Wallis and Futuna Species profiles
Project Project of the Council of Presidents of Pacific history and Social Program, 2, Ponape Agriculture Trade School (federated states of micronesia), 2,100,000 http://www.spf.org/spinf/project.html
Extractions: Summary of Project(1990-1998) PROJECT TYPE IMPLEMENTING ORGANIZATION FUNDING Exchange Media Personnel among the Pacific Island Region and Japan The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPINF) Coconuts College The Sasakawa Peace Foundation(SPINF) Regional History Project of the Council of Presidents of Pacific History and Social Studies Teachers Association National University of Samoa (Samoa) Archaeological Training Programs in Emerging Micronesian Island Nations University of Guam PATS Staff Trainee Program Internet Course Development by School of Law of USP University of the South Pacific (Fiji) Forming a Distance Education Alliance for Progress in the Western Pacific University of Guam Distance Education in the South-West Pacific Cultural Heritage Training
HighBeam Research: ELibrary Search: Results A team of scuba divers from Guam was on its way to Ulithi, part of the federated states of micronesia, to try to (News).(Brief Article) history Today; May 1 http://www.highbeam.com/library/search.asp?FN=AO&refid=ency_refd&search_thesauru
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