a group of islands in the W Pacific, in the E Caroline Islands: administratively part of the US Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands from 1947; became self-governing in 1979 as part of the Federated States of Micronesia; consists of 11 chief islands; a major Japanese naval base during World War II. Pop: 53 381 (2006). Area: 130 sq km (50 sq miles)
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Truk′ Is′lands
(truk, trŏŏk),USA pronunciation
- Place Namesa group of the Caroline Islands, in the N Pacific: part of the Federated States of Micronesia;
an important Japanese naval base in World War II. 35,220;
50 sq. mi. (130 sq. km). Also called Truk.
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