These Federation is self-governing, under supervision of the United States. Between 1968 and 1979 the Micronesian population was put in the opportunity to choose for a future of their own. Eventually, Micronesia will become a independent state in the year 2000. Ponape, situated halfway Hawaii and the Philippines is one of Micronesia's biggest islands. Ponape is a high situated vulcanic island.
Whole island is surrounded by coralreef.
There are no beaches, the coastline is overgrown by mangrove. Mangrove at the coast. Ponape counts circum 34000 inhabitants. The capital of the island is Kolonia, situated north on the island. And, only a total land surface of 347 square kilometer.