Tarawa
Tarawa is an atoll in the Republic of Kiribati. It is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.[1] It is made up of North Tarawa and South Tarawa.[2] North Tarawa has a lot in common with islands in the Gilberts group. South Tarawa is the capital of Kiribati. It has over 50,000 people living in it. That is half of the country's total population.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 1°26′N 173°00′E / 1.433°N 173.000°E |
| Archipelago | Gilbert Islands |
| Elevation | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
| Country | |
Tarawa Media
A tropical islet with palm Template:Wiktangs oriented in the direction of the prevailing winds.
Japanese World War II defences on Tarawa
Map of Tarawa, from US Ex Ex survey in 1873
With the Marines at Tarawa documentary film, 1944 (0:20:10)
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