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Yap State is one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The other states are Kosrae State, Pohnpei State, and Chuuk State.
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- Yap catholic hs summer education with yap state historic preservation
- Map of Yap Federated States of Micronesia
- History
- Geography
- Languages
- Demographics
- Municipalities
- Yap Main Islands
- Yap Neighboring Islands
- References
Map of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
It administers both the Yap Islands (locally known as "Waqab", "Waqaab" or "Wa'ab") and the island of Satawal, as well as fourteen atolls reaching to the east and south for some 800 km (500 mi), namely (municipalities in bold) Eauripik, Elato, Fais, Faraulep, Gaferut, Ifalik, Lamotrek, Ngulu, Olimarao, Piagailoe (West Fayu), Pikelot, Sorol, Ulithi, and Woleai.
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.