PEOPLE
The indigenous population,
which is predominantly Micronesian, consists of various ethnolinguistic
groups. English has become the common language. Population growth
remains high at more than 3%, ameliorated somewhat by net emigration.
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Micronesian.
Population: 108,000.
Growth rate: 0.26%.
Ethnic groups: Nine ethnic Micronesian and Polynesian groups.
Religion: Roman Catholic 53%, Protestant 42.4%, Others 4.6%.
Language: English, and nine ethnic languages.
Education: Literacy--91%.
Health: Life expectancy--male 65.6 yrs.; female 66.9 yrs. Infant mortality rate—40.4/1,000.
Work force: More than one-half of workers are government employees.
