Flint Island

Flint Island spans 4 kilometers in length and 0.8 kilometers in width, reaching an elevation of 8 meters above the Pacific Ocean.

Spanish explorers discovered the island in 1521, naming it Tiburones due to the numerous sharks inhabiting the surrounding waters.

The island forms part of Kiribati's protected marine areas, reflecting the nation's commitment to preserving Pacific Ocean ecosystems.

Access requires careful planning as the island lacks permanent settlements, safe anchorage points, and maintains a twelve-nautical-mile exclusion zone.

Four lakes of brackish water dot the interior, including Lake Arundel, which scientists believe originated from an ancient lagoon.

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

Part of: Line Islands

GPS coordinates: -11.43000,-151.81920

Latest update: May 13, 2025 22:57