Gilbert Islands, Coral island group in Pacific Ocean, Kiribati.
The Gilbert Islands include sixteen atolls and coral islands stretching across 640 kilometers of Pacific Ocean between Papua New Guinea and Hawaii.
British protection of the Gilbert Islands began in 1892, leading to administrative changes that shaped the region until Kiribati's independence in 1979.
The Micronesian inhabitants of the Gilbert Islands maintain traditional practices of canoe building and competitive dancing while speaking Gilbertese and English.
The northern islands receive 3000mm of annual rainfall, supporting agriculture with banana and taro cultivation, while southern regions experience drier conditions.
South Tarawa divides its government functions between three islets: Bairiki for executive, Ambo for legislative, and Betio for judicial operations.
Address: Gilbert Islands, Kiribati
GPS coordinates: 0.10046,174.11135
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:16
The Kiribati Islands feature coral atolls, marine reserves, and World War II remains across the Pacific Ocean. The sites include white sand beaches, traditional fishing villages, and coral reefs. Military installations, cannons, and naval battle sites from 1943 remain on several islands. The Phoenix Islands Protected Area spans 408,250 square kilometers of marine habitat. Cultural venues present maritime traditions, local crafts, and historical artifacts of the Gilbert Islands.
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