Kosrae

Kosrae ( ), formerly known as Kusaie or '''Strong's Island''', is an island in the Caroline Islands archipelago, and state within the Federated States of Micronesia. It includes the main island of Kosrae, traditionally known as Ualung (which means the "high island"), and a few intercoastal islands and islets, the most significant of which (Lelu Island) is inhabited by 1,500 people.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Kosrae
Settlement.settlement_type: State
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Kosrae.svg
Settlement.anthem: Lelu Kosrae
Settlement.image_map: Kosrae.png
Settlement.map_caption: Map of Kosrae
Settlement.image_map1: Kosrae in Federated States of Micronesia (special marker).svg
Settlement.map_caption1: Kosrae in the Federated States of Micronesia
Settlement.pushpin_map: Pacific Ocean
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location of Kosrae
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Federated States of Micronesia
Settlement.leader_title: Governor
Settlement.leader_name: Tulensa Palik (since 2023)
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.area_total_km2: 111.3
Settlement.elevation_m: 634
Settlement.seat_type: Capital

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Encyclopedic overview

18 sections

Contents

History
French visitors
Spanish colonization
German and Japanese rule (1899–1945)
United States rule (1945)
Geography
Municipalities
Politics and government
Economy
Resort sold by raffle
Education
Languages
Food
Land snails of Kosrae
Notable Person
See also
References
External links

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Category:States of the Federated States of Micronesia Category:Caroline Islands Category:1668 establishments in the Spanish Empire

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