The State’s Capital and commercial center is located here. Most of the outer islands, stretching nearly 600 miles east of Yap Island, are coral atolls and are sparsely populated by people who are different from the Yapese in culture and language.
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Yap – Currency
The official currency in Yap is the US Dollar. Yap is famous for its Stone Money which is still in use for traditional exchanges such as the purchase of land or in village ceremonies.
Yap – Language
There are four indigenous languages in Yap: Yapese, Ulithian, Woleian, and Satawalese. English is the common language of the FSM and is commonly spoken and understood. Many elderly Yapese are fluent in Japanese.
Yap – Location and Geographic Description
Yap is located in the Western Pacific, stretching from 6 to 10 degrees North Latitude and 137 to 148 degrees East Longitude in the Western Caroline Islands. Yap is one of the four States that make up the Federated States of Micronesia and is some 450 miles southwest of Guam, and 360 miles northeast of Palau.
Yap – State / Population
Yap State consists of 134 islands and atolls of which 22 are populated, stretching across more than 100,000 square miles of total area. The main island of Yap is made up of four high volcanic islands and accounts for 38.7 of Yap’s total 49.7 square miles of land area.
Yap – Time Zone
(GMT + 10) – Yap is on the same time zone as Sydney, Australia, and one hour earlier than Tokyo, Japan. Yap is on the other side of the international date line from the United States, and on the same time zone as Guam, where “America’s Day Begins.”
Kosrae – Location and Geographic Description
It is located at approximately 5º N Latitude and 163º E Longitude.
Kosrae covers an area of 110 km2 (42 square miles) and is roughly triangular in shape. It is the second largest island and the most easterly state of the Federated States of Micronesia.
Kosrae – Climate Temperatures
The weather in Kosrae is warm and humid throughout the year. The mean annual temperature is about 25º C (80º F). The temperature rarely exceeds 32º C (90º F) .
Kosrae – Population
This island supports a rural population of 7000 islanders who live a simple life and are devoutly religious. Part of Kosrae’s charm is the islanders’ genuine friendliness and eagerness to help visitors.
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