History of the Federated States of Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia are located on the Caroline Islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The history of the modern Federated States of Micronesia is one of settlement by Micronesians; colonization by Spain, Germany, and Japan; United Nations trusteeship under United States-administered Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; and gradual independence beginning with the ratification of a sovereign constitution in 1979.
Manila Galleon in the Marianas and Carolinas, c. 1590 Boxer Codex
Tosiwo Nakayama, first president of the Federated States of Micronesia
The State of Yap is one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia, located in the westernmost portion of the country. The state borders Palau to the southwest, Guam to the north, and Chuuk State to the east. According to the state's population census carried out in 2020, the total population is 11,577 residing across a total area of 119.54 sq km, though a large majority of the area is water. The only town area in the state, Colonia, serves as the state capital.
The Yap Monarch, the State Bird of Yap. The bird is native exclusively to the Yapese Main Islands.
Falalap, Woleai Atoll
Yapese dancers in traditional dress celebrating Yap Day through a men's standing dance.
US patrol vessels in Tamil Harbor, Yap Island.
