Key Information
Pohnpei
| Type | Volcanic Island |
| Area | 129 square miles |
| Highest Point | 2,566 f (Mount Nanlaud) |
| Discovered | 1529 (Álvaro de Saavedra) |
Learning Point
- Pohnpei is a lush, green island in the middle of the big Pacific Ocean! It’s actually a volcano that popped up from the seafloor a long, long time ago, making it a beautiful, hilly island covered in thick rainforests. Because it’s near the equator, it gets lots and lots of rain, making it really green and full of waterfalls and rivers. All around the island, there’s a bright coral reef and the vast Pacific ocean beyond, making it a really special and beautiful place.
Project
- Draw a picture of Pohnpei.
- Overview
- Maps
Location
| Location | Senyavin Islands, Pacific Ocean |
Fun Facts
- Pohnpei is a volcanic island, which means it was formed by a volcano rising from the ocean floor!
- It’s one of the rainiest places on Earth, making it super green and lush.
- Pohnpei is covered in thick rainforests full of amazing plants and animals.
- A colorful coral reef surrounds the island, home to many sea creatures.
Past Lessons
| 154 | March 31, 2025 | (North America) |