I recently encountered the name 'Yap' in a conversation and was intrigued. I'm not sure if it's a real place or just a fictional name. Can someone confirm if Yap actually exists?
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
          
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    CryptoAlchemy
    Thu Nov 21 2024
   
  
    The Yap islands are situated roughly 720 kilometers to the southwest of Guam.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Federica
    Thu Nov 21 2024
   
  
    They are also approximately 480 kilometers northeast of Palau.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Nicola
    Thu Nov 21 2024
   
  
    These islands are found within the Western Caroline Islands.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    CryptoWizard
    Wed Nov 20 2024
   
  
    Yap is categorized as one of the four states within the Federated States of Micronesia.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Martino
    Wed Nov 20 2024
   
  
    The Federated States of Micronesia is a political union of several island groups.