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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Wikidata facts

Instance of: island
Part of: Caroline Islands
Country: Federated States of Micronesia
Located in: Kosrae State
Capital: Tofol
Population: 5092
Area: 110
Elevation: 634
Time zone: UTC+11:00
Body of water: Pacific Ocean
Image: KosraeAirport.jpg

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Commons category: Kosrae
different from: Kosrae State
native label: Kosrae
postal code: 96944

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Kosrae es una isla de la Micronesia y un estado de los Estados Federados de Micronesia en el océano Pacífico. Forma parte del archipiélago de islas Carolinas. Tiene una superficie de 110 km² y una población de 7317 habitantes (según el censo de 1994). El estado se divide en cuatro municipios: , , Malem y Lelu. La capital del estado es Tofol, en el municipio de Lelu. La isla destaca por su naturaleza exuberante y virgen, las lagunas de coral y la baja actividad turística.

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