Micronesia – Micronesia's capital is Palikir

(Pronounced my-krah-nee-zhuh and pal-i-keer)

To remember the capital of Micronesia, use the following mnemonic:

The microbe's knee is easy to see (Micronesia) through the telescope and its pal's is clear (Palikir) to see, too.

Interesting facts about Palikir:

- World War II Runway Beginnings: Long before it became a capital, the site of Palikir was a WWII airfield built and used by occupying Japanese forces.

- Built in the Jungle: Unlike bustling, high-density metropolitan capitals, Palikir is a small, purpose-built administrative center hidden away amidst lush tropical rainforests and rolling hills on the island of Pohnpei.

- Tiny Capital Population: With a population of only around 5,000 to 7,000 people, it is one of the smallest national capital cities in the entire world.