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Micronesia’s estimated population in 1999 was 550,401. The most populated island was Guam 155,623 and the most populated island group was the Federated States of Micronesia 133,144. In descending order, the population of other islands/island groups were Kiribati 91,985, Northern Mariana Islands 71,912, Marshall Islands 68,126, Palau 18,766, and Nauru 11,845. | Micronesia’s estimated population in 1999 was 550,401. The most populated island was Guam 155,623 and the most populated island group was the Federated States of Micronesia 133,144. In descending order, the population of other islands/island groups were Kiribati 91,985, Northern Mariana Islands 71,912, Marshall Islands 68,126, Palau 18,766, and Nauru 11,845. | ||
Guam has | Guam has an ethnically diverse resident population: Chamorro 47%; Filipino 25%; Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other 18%; and Caucasian 10%. One fourth of the population consists of U.S. military personnel and dependents. | ||
The Northern Mariana Islands are inhabited by Chamorro, Micronesian, Caucasian, and Asian peoples. Tourism has also propelled a population growth in the last two decades. Also, the garment industry has attracted many Asian immigrants. | The Northern Mariana Islands are inhabited by Chamorro, Micronesian, Caucasian, and Asian peoples. Tourism has also propelled a population growth in the last two decades. Also, the garment industry has attracted many Asian immigrants. | ||