  Kosrae (/koʊʃˈraɪ/ or /koʊsˈraɪ/ in English), formerly known
as Kusaie, is an island in Micronesia and is by itself one of
four states of the Federated States of Micronesia.   With a
population of 7,317 (1994 census), Kosrae is the most eastern of
the Caroline Islands. The island is located 370 mi (590 km)
north of the equator, between Guam and the Hawaiian Islands. Its
land area is 42 mi² (110 km²).  Kosrae is a high island that is
largely unspoiled and rarely visited. Kosrae is becoming a
destination for scuba divers and hikers. The coral reefs that
surround the island are kept in pristine condition through an
extensive mooring buoy system, installed and maintained by
concerned ex-pat dive operators with the help of the Governments
Marine Resources office. The reefs are seldom visited, and
contain miles of hard corals, some said to be thousands of years
old.   Kosrae's airport (IATA code KSA) on the northwestern
coast of the island is served by the "Island Hopper" flights
(three times a week in each direc