MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF

Federated States of Micronesia CAPITAL: Palikir, Pohnpei Island FLAG: Adopted in 1978, the flag is light blue, bearing four five-pointed stars arranged in a diamond in the center. ANTHEM: Patriots of Micronesia MONETARY UNIT: The US dollar is the official medium of exchange. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: British units are used, as modified by US usage. HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day, 1 January; Federated States of Micronesia Day, 10 May; Independence Day, 3 November; Christmas Day, 25 December. TIME: In Pohnpei and Kosrae, 10 PM = noon GMT; in Yap and Truk, 9 PM = noon GMT.