Nukuoro

thumb|The flag of Nukuoro Nukuoro is an atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia. It is a municipality of the state of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia. It is the second southernmost atoll of the country, after Kapingamarangi. They both are Polynesian outliers. , Nukuoro had a population of 372, though several hundred Nukuorans live on Pohnpei. Fishing, animal husbandry, and agriculture (taro and copra) are the main occupations. A recent project to farm black pearl oysters has been successful at generating additional income for the island's people.

Key facts

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Islands.name: Nukuoro
Islands.image_name: Nukuoro ISS013-E-28610.jpg
Islands.image_caption: Nukuoro from space. Courtesy NASA
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Islands.map_caption: Map of Nukuoro (without western rim)
Islands.total_islands: 40
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Islands.country: Federated States of Micronesia
Islands.country_admin_divisions_title: State

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Geography
Population
History
''Tino aitu'' sculptures
See also
References
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Nukuoro is remote. It has no airstrip, and a passenger boat calls irregularly only once every few months. The island has no tourism except for the occasional visit by passing sailing yachts. There is a 4-room schoolhouse but children over the age of 14 must travel to Pohnpei to attend high school.

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