Tag: Kosrae
Kosrae ( /koʊˈʃraɪ/), formerly known as Kusaie, is an island in Micronesia. The State of Kosrae is one of four states of the Federated States of Micronesia, and includes, besides the island of Kosrae, about a dozen satellite islands and islets, the most significant of which is Lelu Island.
With a population of 6,616 (2010 census), Kosrae is the most eastern of the Caroline Islands. The island is located approximately 370 miles (600 km) north of the equator, between Guam and the Hawaiian Islands. Its land area is approximately 42 square miles (110 km). Some parts of the island are experiencing coastal erosion.
Kosrae is a high island that is largely unspoiled, as it is off the regular tourist routes. Kosrae is becoming a destination for scuba divers and hikers. The coral reefs that surround the island are kept in pristine condition through an extensive mooring buoy system, installed and maintained by concerned expat dive operators with the help of the government’s Marine Resources…
