Abemama, Coral atoll in Gilbert Islands, Kiribati
The oval-shaped atoll consists of multiple islets surrounding a central lagoon, with a total land area of 27 square kilometers.
In 1892, Captain Edward Davis of HMS Royalist proclaimed Abemama as the first British Protectorate in the Gilbert Islands region.
Local communities gather in traditional maneaba structures for meetings, education, and religious ceremonies, maintaining their ancestral practices.
Air Kiribati operates flights twice weekly from Tarawa to Abemama, with the journey taking approximately 40 minutes by small aircraft.
Natural fish traps built on the reef capture marine life during tide changes, demonstrating traditional fishing methods still used today.
Location: Gilbert Islands
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Part of: Gilbert Islands
Address: Abemama Island, Kiribati
GPS coordinates: 0.39962,173.87684
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:48
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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