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Kolonia

Kolonia

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The capital town of Micronesia on Pohnpei Island in the western Pacific
  • proper noun
: Kolonia
  • The president of the Federated States of Micronesia resides in Kolonia, the capital town located on the island of Pohnpei.

Examples

  • Subhi, who had his doubts about both Taleb and the methods, gave his son a small vineyard near Kolonia to experiment with.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • Accompanied by the barking dogs of Kolonia, she crossed the cool bed of Shoreg Brook and climbed the seven sharp twists of the mound of the Castel.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • Tourists often visit Kolonia to experience the unique culture and stunning landscapes of Pohnpei.

  • In Kolonia, you can find beautiful beaches and historical sites that reflect the rich heritage of the Micronesian islands.

Surface Forms

Kolonia main

Etymology

Kolonia comes from the word colony, and the older form colonia, which means 'settlement' or 'a place where people from another country live'. That's why the town was named Kolonia as the settlement and administrative center, and today it is the island's capital.