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Palikir: the Tiny Capital of Micronesia that Lives Surrounded by Jungle and Ocean

Summary by Billiken
Palikir is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia, an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean. Unlike other capital cities with skyscrapers and large urban centers, this place is characterized by its small size and its natural environment. It is located on the island of Pohnpei, one of the most important of the archipelago, surrounded by rainforests, waterfalls and coral reefs. The capital was moved there in 1989, from the…
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Palikir is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia, an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean. Unlike other capital cities with skyscrapers and large urban centers, this place is characterized by its small size and its natural environment. It is located on the island of Pohnpei, one of the most important of the archipelago, surrounded by rainforests, waterfalls and coral reefs. The capital was moved there in 1989, from the…

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Billiken broke the news in on Friday, August 22, 2025.
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