Kosrae
Kosrae (/koʊˈʃaɪ/ koh-SHY), formerly known as Kusaie or Strong's Island, is an island in the 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 (Lelu Island) is inhabited by 1,500 people.
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Kosrae Location of Kosrae | |
| Coordinates: 5°19′N 162°59′E | |
| Country | Federated States of Micronesia |
| Capital | Tofol |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Tulensa Palik (since 2023) |
| 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) |
| Time zone | UTC+11 |
| ISO 3166 code | FM-KSA |
| Website | kosraestatelegislature |
Kosrae's land area is 110 square kilometers (42 square miles), sustaining 6,600 people. Tofol is the state capital, and Mt. Finkol is the highest point at 634 meters (2,080 feet).
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