Birnie Island, Coral island in Phoenix Islands, Kiribati
Birnie Island stretches 1.2 kilometers in length and 0.5 kilometers in width, featuring a small dried lagoon in its southeast section.
The London whaling ship Sydney discovered this island in 1823, naming it after James Birnie, brother of London merchant Alexander Birnie.
The Phoenix Islands Protected Area encompasses Birnie Island within its 425,300 square kilometers of marine reserve, preserving natural marine ecosystems.
Landing opportunities exist on the lee shore of the island, although no permanent anchorage facilities are present for vessels.
The island supports large colonies of seabirds across its 20 hectares of land covered with low shrubs and grasses without any trees.
Location: Phoenix Islands
Part of: Phoenix Islands
Address: Birnie Island, Kiribati
GPS coordinates: -3.58500,-171.51667
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:09
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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