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	POHNPEI

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Important Facts

Complete name: Pohnpei

Capital: Kolonia

Area: 555 Km2 (345 sq miles)

Population: 35,000

Government: Constitutional

Electricity: 110volts/220volts.

Language: English is the official language, but locals speak Pohnpeian among them

Time Zone: GMT +11hours

Visas: They are not required for visits up to 30 days. Valid passport and onward ticket are required.

Religion: Catholics, Protestants, Assembly of God, Seventh Day Adventist, Latter Day Saints, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Church of Christ, Baptist Calvary, Every Home Mission and the Bahai Faith.

Origins: Micronesians, Polynesians

Special Precautions: Typhoid fever vaccination

International Phone Code: 691 (Federated States of Micronesia) Area Code: 920

Industries: Tuna (exports to Japan) and tourism

Cost

Currency: US Dollar

Dining:
Budget: US$ 10-15
Moderate: US$ 15-30
Top end: US$ 30 and above

Lodging:
Budget: US$ 37-45
Moderate: US$ 45-60
Top End: US$ 60-120

Best time to Travel

You can enjoy a visit to Pohnpei year round. Between the months of July and November it is a bit more humid but the weather is warm all year round. The average temperatures are 27°C (81°F) and 21°C (70°F).

There is no distinct high or low season so you will not need to be concerned about tourist crowds.

Transportation

There are three ways to enter the Federated States of Micronesia: from Honolulu, Manila or Guam. Flights arrive to these destinations from Australia, Asia and USA. Continental Micronesia has four flights from Guam to Pohnpei via Chuuk and three flights continue to Hawaii on the island hop connection. There are three flights from Hawaii to Pohnpei on the island hop connection that goes on to Guam.

If you plan on hoping around the islands of Micronesia, there are different options depending on the city of origin. Departure tax from Pohnpei is $10.

TRANSPORTATION (WITHIN POHNPEI)

There are numerous taxis and there are at least 10 car rental firms. Public transport consists of minivans. It is advisable to rent a car if you want to take a good look around the island.



Pohnpei Map

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