Oceania, Aotearoa and Australia
Yapese
Lands
the main islands of Yap (Yap, Gagil, Tomil and Rumung) in Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia
Countries Micronesia
Facts 3
Achievement
Yapese have long been seafarers who sailed vast distances across the Pacific, and in recent times canoes from Yap have sailed to the Marianas, Okinawa and Palau.
Source: Legal Information System of the Federated States of Micronesia, Yap (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Governance
Yap's state constitution creates the Council of Pilung and the Council of Tamol, councils of traditional leaders whose work concerns tradition and custom.
Source: Legal Information System of the Federated States of Micronesia, Yap State Code, Title 5: Traditional Leaders and Traditions (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Governance
Under Yap State law the two councils advise the Governor and Legislature and work to promote and preserve the traditions and customs of the people.
Source: Legal Information System of the Federated States of Micronesia, Yap State Code, Title 5: Traditional Leaders and Traditions (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
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