Kaselehlie! (Hello or Welcome)
Pohnpei is upon a “stone altar” Nothing like it anywhere in the world! Full of Magic, Mystery, and Tradition of ancient culture-today! Where the past is today but modernized.
Pohnpei is situated in the North-Western Pacific Ocean, lies 7 degree north of the equator, 1690 kilometers southeast of Guam and 5214 kilometers south west of Honolulu. Its population estimated at 36,000. The normal day time temperature is 27 ̊Celsius through out the year. Visiting Pohnpei is available via United Airline through Guam and Hawaii.
Pohnpei State incorporates Pohnpei Main Island, a large volcanic island with eight atolls totaling 344 square miles, 25 smaller islands with in a barrier reef, and 137 widely scattered coral atolls.
Pohnpei is one of the four states of Micronesia and is the capital of Federated States Micronesia. It is also the country’s largest and tallest island. It is 884 meter high, 21 kilometer wide and shape like a circular tent. It fits the typical South Sea island image with lush vegetation, abundant rainfall and tumbling waterfalls. Unlike other Micronesian islands it has tropical jungles, mist-covered mountains and one of the healthiest mangrove swamps and exotic flora in the Pacific.
For more information about Pohnpei, visit http://micronesiatour.com/travel-to-micronesia/destinations/federated-states-of-micronesia/pohnpei/