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Yap Day

Greater Yap is one of the Micronesian island groups in the south west of the Federated States of Micronesia. The environment of Yap differs from the other Micronesian islands in its geology as the island was formed by a constructive fault line as opposed to volcanic activity as is the case with most of the islands higher above sea level.

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Pacific Foods: Kava

Kava is the root of the piper methysticum plant, a member of the pepper family. Although the natives of Pacific Islands have used kava in a social context for thousands of years, this fascinating plant has recently gained popularity in western countries as a herbal remedy.