Map of Kosrae State

Kosrae (pronounced [kosh-rye] in English), also known as Kusaie, is an island in Micronesia. It is a state of the Federated States of Micronesia with a population of 7,317 (1994 census) and a part of the Caroline Islands. The land area is 110 km². Kosrae is an island of stunning natural beauty. Largely unspoiled and rarely visited, Kosrae has become a destination for scuba divers and hikers. The coral reefs that surround the island are kept in pristine shape through an extensive mooring buoy system maintained by concerned residents and volunteers. Image File history File links Kosrae. ... Image File history File links Kosrae. ... For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words see here. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Look out for the kooks who run a surf camp there. ... Scuba divers exploring fish and coral. ... Some of the biodiversity of a coral reef. ... A sea lion on navigational buoy #14 in San Diego Harbor Green can #11 near the mouth of the Saugatuck river. ...

Lush vegetation and steep mountains keep the island largely undeveloped. Viewed from the sea, the island's distinct shape resembles a female body. This has led to the island being called "the island of the sleeping lady."

There is an airport at the northwestern coast of the island with flights from Hawaii and Guam. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

The fictional American television series Lost has been linked to the island by some fans of the show. A numeric sequence that has prominence in Lost , known simply as 'The Numbers' (4 8 15 16 23 42), happens to correspond to a geographic latitude and longitude (4.815° N 162.342° E) that is not far from Kosrae. Lost is an Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning serial drama television series that follows the lives of a group of plane crash survivors on a mysterious tropical island, somewhere in the South Pacific. ... 4 8 15 16 23 42 - the mystery numbers appearing on the TV show Lost. ...

Municipalities

The state is subdivided into five municipalities:

• Lelu (pop. 2 404)
• Malem (pop. 1 430)
• Tafunsak (pop. 2 427)
• Utwa (pop. 1 056)
• Walung

The capital of the state is Tofol, in Lelu municipality. Lelu is a small island in the Lelu Harbour (in the eastern part of Kosrae) and a municipality of the state of Kosrae, Micronesia. ... 1. ... Tafunsak is the largest village on the Island of Kosrae. ...

External links

• myMicronesia/Kosrae section
• Jane's Kosrae Page
• LDS MGM Alumni Page
• Jeff's Kosrae Page
• Kosrae Visitors Bureau
• Photos of Kosrae

Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk | Kosrae | Pohnpei | Yap

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