Yap is made up of four separate islands: Yap Proper (Marbaaq), Gagil-Tamil (Marfach), Maap (Yapese: Maap'), and Rumung. The four islands are encircled by a common coral reef and are separated by …

Yap Islands, archipelago of the western Caroline Islands, Federated States of Micronesia. The archipelago comprises the islands of Gagil-Tamil, Maap, Rumung, and Yap (also called Rull, Uap, or …

Mogethin (hello) from the Land of Stone Money, Yap, a unique and authentic corner of Micronesian culture whose marine biodiversity, culture, history, people and natural beauty will leave you in awe.

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Yap is the most intriguing island in Micronesia. It is a land steeped in ancient traditions, fascinating legends, and peopled by one of the most distinctive cultures in the Pacific.

Yap State constitutes one of the four constituent states comprising the Federated States of Micronesia, together with Pohnpei, Chuuk, and Kosrae. Positioned as the farthest western island in the FSM, …

The Germans purchased Yap in 1899 as a potential cable station and part of the effort to encircle the globe telegraphically. With the outbreak of war in 1914, Yap was one of a number of German …

Yap is known as the “Land of Stone Money”, due to the ancient currency of huge disks of stone. The huge coins, some over 12 feet (3.5 meters) in diameter, are still used today in local and traditional …

Yap, known as the Land of Stone Money, is a wonderful mix of past, present, and future, where an ancient culture exists side-by-side with the 21st century. In Yap, we like to say ‘there are no tourists, …

Apr 1, 2025 · Yap is an island in the Federated States of Micronesia, known for its stone money and deep cultural heritage. It lies in the western Pacific Ocean and consists of four main islands. The …