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=== General Information === | === General Information === | ||
The former ''Caroline Islands'', (except Palau) now the [[ | The former ''Caroline Islands'', (except Palau) now the [[Micronesia|Federated States of Micronesia]], are an archipelago in the West Pacific, just north of the equator. They are fertile and rich in minerals. The largest islands or island groups are ''Yap, Chuuk (Truk), Pohnpei (Ponape), and Kosrae.'' Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are '''not''' part of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) but are part of the greater Micronesia island area. | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
800 Chinese navigators visit the Carolines.<br>1526 Spanish navigators visit the islands.<br>1886 Spain controls the Carolines.<br>1899 After the Spanish-American war, the islands were sold to Germany.<br>1914 The Japanese occupy the islands.<br>1935 The islands are officially annexed to Japan.<br>1940 The islands are heavily bombed during World War II.<br>1947 The islands become part of the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.<br>1986 The Carolines become independent and have free association with the USA. [[Image:Yap stone money.jpg|thumb|right|280px | 800 Chinese navigators visit the Carolines.<br>1526 Spanish navigators visit the islands.<br>1886 Spain controls the Carolines.<br>1899 After the Spanish-American war, the islands were sold to Germany.<br>1914 The Japanese occupy the islands.<br>1935 The islands are officially annexed to Japan.<br>1940 The islands are heavily bombed during World War II.<br>1947 The islands become part of the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.<br>1986 The Carolines become independent and have free association with the USA. [[Image:Yap stone money.jpg|thumb|right|280px]] | ||
'''''Yap''''' is the westernmost state of the Federated States of Micronesia. The island is made up of four islands very close together, formed from an uplift of the Eurasian plate. The population of these municipalities is 6,300. Yap is the most traditional of the Caroline Islands, and is famous for its traditional dancing and its stone money, which is as large as 12 feet in diameter and has a hole in the middle. Many manta rays swim there, which attracts tourists. Languages spoken are Yapese, Ulithian, Woleaian, Satawalese, and English. All land on Yap is owned by traditional leaders and chiefs. Yap has one LDS district with 5 branches | '''''Yap''''' is the westernmost state of the Federated States of Micronesia. The island is made up of four islands very close together, formed from an uplift of the Eurasian plate. The population of these municipalities is 6,300. Yap is the most traditional of the Caroline Islands, and is famous for its traditional dancing and its stone money, which is as large as 12 feet in diameter and has a hole in the middle. Many manta rays swim there, which attracts tourists. Languages spoken are Yapese, Ulithian, Woleaian, Satawalese, and English. All land on Yap is owned by traditional leaders and chiefs. Yap has one LDS district with 5 branches | ||
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*[[Portal:Micronesia, Federated States of|Portal: Micronesia, Federated States of]] in FamilySearch Research Wiki | *[[Portal:Micronesia, Federated States of|Portal: Micronesia, Federated States of]] in FamilySearch Research Wiki | ||
{{Pacific}} <br> | {{Pacific}} <br> | ||
[[Category:Micronesia,_Federated_States_of]] [[Category:Pacific_Island_Research]] | [[Category:Micronesia,_Federated_States_of]] [[Category:Pacific_Island_Research]] | ||