Falalop
{{short description|Island in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia}}
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Falalop ({{langx|uli|Fl'aalop}}) is an island in the Ulithi Atoll in the western Pacific Ocean, approximately {{convert|191|km|nmi|abbr=on|0}} east of Yap. It is part of the Yap State within the Federated States of Micronesia.
Overview
Falalop is {{cvt|0.93|ha}} in area, triangular in shape, surrounded by a
fringing reef up to {{cvt|150|m}} wide, with a maximum elevation of {{cvt|6.3|m}} above sea level.{{cite book|title=Vulnerability of the Natural Coastal System to Accerlerated Se Level Rise, Yap Islands, Federated States of Micronesia: Case Study Results|author1=Richmond, Bruce M.|author2=Reiss, Thomas E.|date=1994|publisher=U.S. Geological Survey }} It has the largest population of the four inhabited islets of Ifalik, between 500 and 600 people. Falalop is separated from the Ulithi Atoll by a deep {{cvt|400|m}} wide channel.
Ulithi Airport is located on the island, as well as one of the three Yap State public high schools.
= Transportation =
{{Main|Ulithi Airport}}
The Ulithi Civil Airfield serves as the main air link with the rest of Federated States of Micronesia. Air services are provided by Pacific Missionary Aviation, although there are no regularly scheduled flights.{{Cite web|title=Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Division of Civil Aviation {{!}} Ulithi Civil Airfield (TT02) (ULI), Ulithi Atoll, Micronesia|url=https://tci.gov.fm/civilaviation/ulithi.html|access-date=2022-10-23|website=tci.gov.fm}}
=Education=
Outer Islands High School is located on the island.
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