Question

The central Pacific Island group with many current and former US territories is __________. A. Melanesia B. Micronesia C. Polynesia D. New Zealand

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is B: Micronesia

The central Pacific Island group with many current and former US territories is Micronesia.

Explanation: Micronesia refers to a subregion of Oceania which consists of thousands of small islands of volcanic and coral origin and five independent nations. Micronesia is a subdivision of Oceania which is located in the western Pacific region. Micronesia shared cultural history with two island regions which are Polynesia and Melanesia.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. Micronesia

Explanation:

According to the latest data published by the UN in Federated States of Micronesia 2,785 immigrants, representing 2.73% of the population of Federated States of Micronesia. Male immigration is higher than female, with 1,489 men, representing 53.46% of the total, compared to 1,296 female immigrants, than 46.53%.

If we look at the migration ranking we see that it is the 112th country in the world by percentage of immigration.

The main countries of origin of migration in Federated States of Micronesia are Palau, 34.06%, United States (part of central Pacific island) , 20.89% and the Philippines, 15.22%.

In recent years, the number of immigrants living in Federated States of Micronesia has increased by 29 people, 1.05%.