Yap State


Yap State is one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia. The other states are Kosrae State, Pohnpei State, and Chuuk State.
Colonia is the capital of Yap State, which administers both the Yap Main Islands and the island of Satawal, as well as fourteen atolls reaching to the east and south for some, namely Eauripik, Elato, Fais, Faraulep, Gaferut, Ifalik, Lamotrek, Ngulu, Olimarao, Piagailoe, Pikelot, Sorol, Ulithi, and Woleai. The outer islands and atolls reach to the east and south from the Yap Main Islands for some 800 km. Historically, a tributary system existed between the Neighboring Islands and the Yap Main Islands. This probably related to the need for goods from the high islands, including food, as well as wood for construction of seagoing vessels.
In 2000 the population of Colonia and ten other municipalities totalled 11,241. The state has a total land area of.

History

The state was once the Yap District of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.

Geography

Yap State is the westernmost state of the FSM. To the east from near to far are Chuuk State, Pohnpei State, and Kosrae State.

Languages

Yap State has five official languages: English, Ulithian, Woleaian, Satawalese and Yapese.

Demographics

The 2000 population was 7,391.

Municipalities

Yap State is divided into municipalities.

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The current governor of Yap is Henry Falan.
Yap has a group of chiefs known as the Council of Pilung and the Council of Tamol, who regulate cultural issues.

Climate

Economy

Yap has a relatively small tourism industry, with the Yap Visitors Bureau reporting only 4,000 annual visitors from 2010 to 2017. China's Exhibition & Travel Group has announced plans to develop a 4,000-unit resort on the island.

Transportation

receives service from United Airlines.

Education

Public schools:
Private schools: