Sightseeing in Kiribati is one of the favored tourist activities. Comprising three groups in the central Pacific: Kiribati, the Line Islands and the Phoenix Islands, Kiribati is a popular destination for the holiday makers. The charming islands of Kiribati feature abundant tourist attractions and travelers can easily go for Sightseeing in Kiribati.
The tourists looking for Sightseeing at Kiribati can go to the following destinations:
Christmas Island
Lying between longitude 157 degrees 10' west and 157 degrees 34' west and latitudes 1 degree 42' north and 2 degrees 3' north and covering an area of 248 square miles, it is the largest coral atoll in the world. It is located 2,015 miles from Tarawa, capital of the Republic of Kiribati, 1,335 miles from Honolulu, 4,000 miles from Sydney, Australia and 3,250 miles from San Francisco. With miles of coral sand, glittering lagoons and coconut palms, the island is an ideal venue for the vacationers.
Tarawa
Tarawa, an atoll in the central Pacific Ocean, was previously the capital of the former British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands. Comprising around 24 larger islets, Tarawa must be visited during Kiribati Tours. The largest islet (South Tarawa) stretches from Bonriki (southeast corner of the atoll) along the entire south side but Betio of the lagoon to Bairiki. A causeway connects Bairiki to Betio. The only airport on Tarawa, Bonriki International Airport and the largest town, Bikenibeu are located on South Tarawa. During World War II, Tarawa was occupied by the Japanese. United States Marines landed on Tarawa and Makin atolls on November 20, 1943 and suffered heavy losses from Japanese soldiers occupying entrenched positions on the atolls.
The population of Tarawa (according to a report of 1990) was 28,802. The population is mostly Gilbertese (Micronesian).
Abemama Island
Located in the Gilbert Group, Abemama is famous as the home of Robert Louis Stevenson in 1889.
Butaritari Atoll
This lush green island belongs to the Gilbert Group and was the site of fierce fighting during World War II. The island offers activities like snorkeling and swimming.
Banaba Island
The uplifted limestone island is one of three great phosphate rock islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Fanning Island
Tabuaeran, a part of the Line group, is an ideal cruise destination.
Marakei Island
Part of the Gilbert Group, the scenic atoll is shaped like two halves of a circle joined by a lagoon in the middle.
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