Kosrae State
| Kosrae | ||
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 Map of Kosrae |
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 Kosrae
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| Coordinates: 5°19′N 162°59′E / 5.317°N 162.983°ECoordinates: 5°19′N 162°59′E / 5.317°N 162.983°E | ||
| Country |
 Federated States of Micronesia |
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| Capital | Tofol | |
| Government | ||
| • Governor | Lyndon Jackson (since 2011) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 111.3 km2 (43.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 634 m (2,080 ft) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 6,616 | |
| • Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) | |
| ISO 3166 code | FM-KSA | |
| Website | kosraestatelegislature |
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Kosrae (pronunciation: /koʊˈʃaɪ/ kosh-rye), formerly known as Kusaie, is an island in Federated States of Micronesia. The State of Kosrae is one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia, and includes the main island of Kosrae and a few nearby islands and islets, the most significant of which is inhabited (1,500 people) Lelu Island.
Kosrae's land area is 110 square kilometres (42 square miles), sustaining 6,600 people. Tofol is the state capital. Mt. Finkol is the highest point at 634 metres (2,080 feet).
Kosrae, the easternmost of the Caroline Islands, has a population of 6,616 (2010 census). It is located approximately 600 km (370 mi) north of the equator, between Guam and the Hawaiian Islands. It has a land area of approximately 110 km2 (42 sq mi). Some parts of the island are experiencing coastal erosion.
Kosrae is a high island that is largely unspoiled. It is becoming a destination for scuba divers and hikers. The coral reefs that surround the island are kept in pristine condition through an extensive mooring buoy system, installed and maintained by concerned expat dive operators with the help of the government's Marine Resources office. The reefs are largely untouched, and contain miles of hard corals, some said to be thousands of years old.
Dense vegetation and steep mountains keep the island largely undeveloped. Viewed from the ocean, the island's distinct shape resembles a female body. This has led to the island being called "the island of the sleeping lady."
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