Kosrae

Kosrae
State
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Map of Kosrae
Kosrae Location of Kosrae
Coordinates: 5°19′N 162°59′E / 5.317°N 162.983°E / 5.317; 162.983
Country	Federated States of Micronesia
Capital	Tofol
Government
• Governor	Tulensa Palik (since 2023)
Area
• Total	111.3 km2 (43.0 sq mi)
Elevation	634 m (2,080 ft)
Population  (2010)
• Total	6,616
• Density	59/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+11
ISO 3166 code	FM-KSA
Website	kosraestatelegislature.webs.com

Kosrae (/koʊˈʃaɪ/ koh-SHY), formerly known as Kusaie or Strong's Island, is an island in the Federated States of Micronesia. The State of Kosrae is one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia, and includes the main island of Kosrae and a few nearby islands and islets, the most significant of which (Lelu Island) is inhabited by 1,500 people.

Kosrae's land area is 110 square kilometers (42 square miles), sustaining 6,600 people. Tofol is the state capital, and Mt. Finkol is the highest point at 634 meters (2,080 feet).