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Kiribati

Tabuaeran

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Tabuaeran, Ring-shaped coral atoll in Line Islands, Kiribati

The atoll contains several islets surrounding a central lagoon that measures 51 kilometers in circumference with numerous white sand beaches.

Edmund Fanning, an American trader, located this previously uninhabited atoll in 1798, leading to British annexation and establishment of a cable station.

The native population maintains traditional fishing practices and creates handcrafted items, including decorative defense knives made with shark teeth and palm wood.

Transportation within the atoll relies on a circular dirt road around the lagoon, with bicycle rentals available near the main dock.

The atoll serves as a humanitarian stop for cruise ships traveling between Hawaii and French Polynesia, connecting remote island communities with visitors.

Location: Line Islands

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Part of: Line Islands

Address: Tabuaeran, Kiribati

GPS coordinates: 3.87727,-159.33746

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:38

Photo author: NASA
Photo license: Public domain

Panoramic ViewPhoto author: Dr. James P. McVey, NOAA Sea Grant Program
Photo license: Public domain

But where are the Kiribati Islands?

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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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Tabuaeran

Tabuaeran, Ring-shaped coral atoll in Line Islands, Kiribati

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