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'''Micronesia''' ([[Greek language|Greek]]: ''mikros'' 'small' + ''nēsos'' 'island') is a region of [[Oceania]] in the western [[Pacific Ocean]], comprising thousands of islands which are divided between five [[state]]s and several [[unincorporated territories of the United States|US territories]]. | |||
The five nations in Micronesia are: the [[Federated States of Micronesia]], [[Kiribati]], [[Marshall Islands]], [[Palau]] and [[Nauru]]. The [[Northern Mariana Islands]] and [[Guam]] are major US territories. | |||
Revision as of 11:56, 29 October 2014
Micronesia (Greek: mikros 'small' + nēsos 'island') is a region of Oceania in the western Pacific Ocean, comprising thousands of islands which are divided between five states and several US territories.
The five nations in Micronesia are: the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Palau and Nauru. The Northern Mariana Islands and Guam are major US territories.