Micronesia

Languages:

The official languages of Micronesia are English, Chuukese, Kosraean, Pohnpeian, and Yapese. English is used in government, education, and commerce, and it is considered to be an important language for trade and commerce. The other four languages are indigenous languages that are unique to Micronesia and are widely spoken by their respective communities.

Religion:

Christianity is the largest religion in Micronesia, with the majority of the population belonging to various Protestant denominations, including the United Church of Christ and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Catholicism is also present in Micronesia but represents a smaller percentage of the population. Traditional Micronesian religion, which includes ancestor worship and belief in spirits, is also present in Micronesia and is often mixed with Christianity.

Ethnic Groups:

Chuukese/Mortlockese 49.3%, Pohnpeian 29.8%, Kosraean 6.3%, Yapese 5.7%, Yap outer islanders 5.1%, Polynesian 1.6%, Asian 1.4%, other 0.8% (2010 est.)