Palikir, Pohnpei
Facts and practical information
Palikir is the capital city of the Federated States of Micronesia located in the western Pacific Ocean. A town of slightly under 5,000 residents, it is part of the larger Sokehs municipality, which had a population of 6.647 as of 2010, out of the nation's total population of 106,487. It is situated on the northwest side of Pohnpei island, a high volcanic island surrounded by a fringing coral reef. Nearby to the northeast is the island's largest settlement, the coastal town of Kolonia. It was declared the capital of Micronesia in 1989. ()
Pohnpei
Palikir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Pohnpei Lidorkini Museum, Dolohmwar, Mount Nanlaud, Sokehs Mass Grave Site.