Banana, Village in Kiritimati, Kiribati
Banana occupies a central location on Kiritimati Island, positioned near Cassidy International Airport and surrounded by coral atolls of the Pacific Ocean.
The village received its name in 1962 during Operation Dominic, when 4,000 American military personnel were stationed on Kiritimati for nuclear testing operations.
The residential area maintains traditional Pacific Islander customs while incorporating modern influences from its position as a transportation center on Kiritimati Island.
Located in UTC+14 time zone, Banana functions as a primary gateway for visitors arriving through Cassidy International Airport to explore Kiritimati Island.
With approximately 955 inhabitants, Banana forms part of three main population centers on Kiritimati, alongside the villages of London and Poland.
Location: Kiritimati
Address: Banana, Kiribati Banana Banana
GPS coordinates: 1.98315,-157.36401
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:23
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