Shopping in Tarawa is a novel experience. The Pacific Ocean triangular shaped island produces a number of things which are mostly indicative of the nation's proximity to the shore. Shopping in Tarawa can be done in the number of supermarkets and small shops selling indigenous items for trade and export.
Situated as an atoll, or an island of coral surrounding a lagoon, the Tarawa islands are a treat for your eyes. Being close to the coast the main items produced in the place are sea products like coconuts and its derivations. Besides pearls and copra are the other important items produced. Handicrafts stores are aplenty and you can try several of these most of which are located in South Tarawa which sells the indigenous items to the visitors like shark tooth swords, mats, trays and wooden spears as well as local fans. One of these is the Itoiningaina Handicraft Centre and Teaoraereke. There are numerous supermarkets which sells many local and national items, of which One Stop is a supermarket which is located in Government's centre of Bairiki, in Taraka. It sells a large variety of items including clothes and select variety of wine. Tourists can also try and select from a number of items from the Fern Store which remains open for all seven days in the week.
The Business hours in Tarawa are generally from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm. The tourists are however advised to bring the necessary items of medicine and first aid, since there is no pharmacy here and news agents are rather limited. However there are many cooperative stores in the island which will provide a variety of things for the tourists. Souvenirs can be collected by the tourists from these places, for example it has a good collection of rare stamps. It will also give you very nice postcards, mostly with tropical scenic views, native birds and colorful fishes.
Thus the tourist will find shopping in Tarawa a very pleasant way of spending your time. The variety of shops and shopping articles within the proximity of the coast are a novel means of making your Tarawa trips interesting.
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