Pohnpei

Pohnpei is one of four states of the Federated States of the Federated States of Micronesia participating as a state entity at the Micronesian Games.

It has hosted two editions of the Games, the first in 2002 and the second in 2014.

The State of Pohnpei is one of the four states that make up the Federated States of Micronesia, along with the states of Chuuk, Kosrae, and Yap. Pohnpei lies just east of Kosrae, which is the easternmost island in the FSM.

Pohnpei island is the biggest island in the FSM and is circular in shape. Pohnpei has lush tropical forests, and beautiful waterfalls and rivers. Its famous landmarks are Sokehs Rock and the ancient ruins of Nan Madol. It has abundant marine resources especially in its outlying atolls.

It has its own constitutional government with three co-equal branches of government consisting of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The Pohnpei Constitution also upholds, respects, and protects the customs and traditions of the traditional kingdoms of Pohnpei.