Micronesia

Definition

Micronesia refers to a subregion in Oceania consisting of thousands of small islands scattered across the western Pacific Ocean. It includes countries such as Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Nauru.

Related terms

Polynesia:

Polynesia is another subregion in Oceania known for its larger islands like Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, and Tahiti.

Melanesia:

Melanesia is yet another subregion in Oceania characterized by its dark-skinned inhabitants and includes countries such as Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands.

Pacific Islanders: This term refers collectively to the indigenous peoples inhabiting various islands throughout Oceania including Micronesians, Polynesians, and Melanesians.