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Yap Island is the hub of
Yap State, a cluster of more
than 100 islands and atolls
within the Federated States
of Micronesia. The capital
city, Colonia, is located
here, as is the international
airport. Yap Island is the
primary destination for
divers and nondivers alike.
The primary language is
English, and the currency is
the U.S. dollar.
The diving here is
excellent year-round,
though the winds are
calmest from June through
October (which may permit
access to a wider array of
sites). Nearly all diving is
done by boat, since the
channels and outer reefs
are not accessible from
shore. Water temperature
averages 82°F. There is a
recompression chamber on
Yap Island.