Micronesia, a vast expanse of ocean dotted with small coral islands and islets, is characterized by its unique geographical features and limited resources. Stretching from the Gilbert Islands to the Marshall, Caroline, and Federated States of Micronesia, this equatorial region experiences steady winds, which result in low rainfall on the eastern islands but abundant vegetation on the high islands like Kosrae, Yap, Pohnpei, and Guam.