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Tarawa is an atoll in the central Pacific Ocean, previously the capital of the former British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands. It is the location of the capital of the Republic of Kiribati, South Tarawa. The island is known by outsiders as being the site of the Battle of Tarawa during World War II.
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Tarawa is an atoll and the capital of the Republic of [[Kiribati]] It is in the central Pacific Ocean, previously the capital of the former British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands. The island is known by outsiders as being the site of the Battle of Tarawa during World War II.
Tarawa consists of around 24 larger islets, of which at least 8 are inhabited. The largest islet (South Tarawa) extends from Bonriki (southeast corner of the atoll) along the entire south side but Betio of the lagoon to Bairiki. A causeway now connects Bairiki to Betio (Japanese causeway). The largest town, Bikenibeu, and the only airport on Tarawa, Bonriki International Airport, are on South Tarawa. Tarawa is located at approximately latitude 1°22'47" N, longitude 173°09'06" E (Bonriki Airport).
Tarawa consists of around 24 larger islets, of which at least 8 are inhabited. The largest islet (South Tarawa) extends from Bonriki (southeast corner of the atoll) along the entire south side but Betio of the lagoon to Bairiki. A causeway now connects Bairiki to Betio (Japanese causeway). The largest town, Bikenibeu, and the only airport on Tarawa, Bonriki International Airport, are on South Tarawa. Tarawa is located at approximately latitude 1°22'47" N, longitude 173°09'06" E (Bonriki Airport).
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Tarawa
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Tarawa is an atoll and the capital of the Republic of Kiribati It is in the central Pacific Ocean, previously the capital of the former British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands. The island is known by outsiders as being the site of the Battle of Tarawa during World War II.

Tarawa consists of around 24 larger islets, of which at least 8 are inhabited. The largest islet (South Tarawa) extends from Bonriki (southeast corner of the atoll) along the entire south side but Betio of the lagoon to Bairiki. A causeway now connects Bairiki to Betio (Japanese causeway). The largest town, Bikenibeu, and the only airport on Tarawa, Bonriki International Airport, are on South Tarawa. Tarawa is located at approximately latitude 1°22'47" N, longitude 173°09'06" E (Bonriki Airport).

Charts

See Kiribati.

Weather

See Kiribati.

Passages

See Kiribati.

Islands

This section does not apply for many islands, remove it if this is the case for this particular. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.

Communication

See Kiribati.

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Tarawa is a port of entry for Jamaica. For details see Entrance: Kiribati.

Berthing

Ports

Betio

Betio/wiki/Tarawa#Betio
Harbour icon Betio [[Tarawa#Betio|Betio]] 01°21.952'N, 172°55.990'E
Port of Entry
Description

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

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Anchorages

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Amenities

Facilities
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Provisioning

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Store name1/wiki/Tarawa#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name1.3C.2Fspan.3EProvisions icon Store name1 [[Tarawa#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Store name2/wiki/Tarawa#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name2.3C.2Fspan.3EProvisions icon Store name2 [[Tarawa#Store name2|Store name2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Eating out

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Name/wiki/Tarawa#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27Eatingout icon Name [[Tarawa#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
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Name/wiki/Tarawa#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27Eatingout icon Name [[Tarawa#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Transportation

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Tourism

History

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Places to Visit

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Friends

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Forums

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Links

References & Publications

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