PEOPLE
The indigenous population consists of various ethno-linguistic groups. English has become the common language. The birth rate remains high at more than 3%, but the population of the four states remains almost constant due to emigration.
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Micronesian.
Population: 107,665.
Growth rate: -0.19%.
Ethnic groups: Nine ethnic Micronesian and Polynesian groups.
Religion: Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 47%, others 3%.
Language: English and nine ethnic languages.
Education: Literacy--89%.
Health: Life expectancy--male 68.8 yrs.; female 72.6 yrs. Infant mortality rate--27.03/1,000.
Work force: More than 50% of workers are government employees.
