Faraulep

Micronesia

Faraulep Atoll is a coral atoll situated in the central Caroline Islands within the Pacific Ocean. It serves as a legislative district in the state of Yap within the Federated States of Micronesia.

The atoll consists of three islands with a total land area of 0.422 square kilometers (0.163 sq mi). Despite its small terrestrial size, it encloses a deep central lagoon covering 7 square kilometers (2.7 sq mi), which features a single opening on the southwest side.

Geographically, Faraulep is located approximately 100 kilometers (62 mi) southwest of Gaferut, 150 kilometers (93 mi) northeast of Woleai, and 700 kilometers (430 mi) east of Yap.

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