Sokehs
Encyclopedia
Sokehs is a village and municipality on the main island in the state of Pohnpei
, Federated States of Micronesia
.
It is the location of Palikir
, the federal capital.
The namesake Sokehs Island
is located north of the main island.
Pohnpei
Not to be confused with Pompeii, the ancient city destroyed by Vesuvius in AD 79.Pohnpei "upon a stone altar " is the name of one of the four states in the Federated States of Micronesia , situated among the Senyavin Islands which are part of the larger Caroline Islands group...
, Federated States of Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia or FSM is an independent, sovereign island nation, made up of four states from west to east: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae. It comprises approximately 607 islands with c...
.
It is the location of Palikir
Palikir
Palikir is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia since 1989, when it replaced Kolonia, the other large settlement on the island.It has a population of 4,645 and is located on the island of Pohnpei.-External links:* *...
, the federal capital.
The namesake Sokehs Island
Sokehs Island
Sokehs Island is a small island close to the north coast of Pohnpei Island in the Federated States of Micronesia. It is connected to the main island by causeway....
is located north of the main island.
Reference
- Statoids.com, retrieved December 8, 2010