The Federated States of Micronesia (since 1986), the Marshall Islands (since 1986), and Palau (since 1994) are associated with the United States under what is known as the Compact of Free Association, giving the states international sovereignty and ultimate control over their territory.
Mikronesien og Marshalløerne (begge siden 1986), og Palau (siden 1994), er alle tilknyttede USA under den såkaldte Compact of Free Association , som giver staterne international suverænitet og ultimativ kontrol over deres territorier.