Yap State
An island state that keeps strong traditions, known for giant stone money, traditional villages and diving with manta rays.
Yap State lies at the far western end of the Federated States of Micronesia, made up of the main island of Yap and numerous outer atolls, and it has the best-preserved traditional culture in the federation. In the island's villages you can see huge round stone money, along with traditional men's houses and stone paths; manta rays often appear in the surrounding channels, making it a well-known diving destination. Yap Day, held around March each year, showcases traditional dances and customs. It is hot year-round, and the dry season is the better time to visit. Flights to Yap leave from Guam or Palau.