Definitions for "MICRONESIA"
Island group of the west Pacific, north of the Equator, east of the Philippines.
the islands in the northwestern part of Oceania
Micronesia is comprised of Pacific island groupings located at 9.30 degrees north latitude and 143.00 degrees east longitude with a total land area of approximately 700 square kilometers. The Federated States of Micronesia include Kosrae, Pohnpei, Truk, and Yap.
Citizens of Micronesia have special rights to reside and work in the U.S. and are considered PRUCOL for eligibility purposes. See Citizenship and Alien Status Definitions WAC 388-424-0001/Clarifying Information #10
a country scattered over Micronesia with a constitutional government in free association with the United States; achieved independence in 1986
Government of the Federated States of Micronesia
Keywords:
glossary, accounting
Micronesia accounting glossary