Chuuk State
Chuuk State (/ˈtʃuːk/; also known as Truk) is one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The other states are Kosrae State, Pohnpei State, and Yap State. It consists of several island groups: Namoneas, Faichuuk, the Hall Islands, Namonuito Atoll (Magur Islands), Pattiw (Western Islands), and the Mortlock Islands. Chuuk is by far the FSM's most populous state, with 50,000 inhabitants on 120 square kilometers (46 square miles). Chuuk Lagoon is where most people live. Weno island, in the lagoon, is Chuuk's state capital and the country's biggest city. It may hold a referendum on independence in the near future, although this referendum has been repeatedly postponed.
Chuuk State | |
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Flag | |
Map of Chuuk State | |
Coordinates: 7°25′N 151°47′E | |
Country | Federated States of Micronesia |
Capital | Weno |
Government | |
• Governor | Alexander R. Narruhn (since 2021) |
Area | |
• Total | 121.5 km2 (46.9 sq mi) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 48,654 |
• Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+10 |
ISO 3166 code | FM-TRK |
Website | www |
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