They constitute almost 49% of the population of the Federated States of Micronesia, making them by far the largest ethnic group in the country.

[2] Although the Chuukese are overwhelmingly Christian, traditional beliefs in spirit possession by the dead still exist.

While both the man and woman will desire compatible sex partners in marriage, they look even more for good workers.

In modern times, fishing is still an important source of income for families and both men and women engage in the occupation.

Traditional Chuukese homes were built using palm thatch where families maintained strong intimate bonds.