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| - | | summary= | + | | summary= '''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. |
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| + | 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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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Islands== | ==Islands== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Gilbert Islands#Islands in the Group|Gilbert Islands | |
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==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
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==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
| - | [[{{PAGENAME}}]] | + | [[{{PAGENAME}}]] has a port of entry, [[#Betio|Betio]], for Kiribati. For details ''see [[Kiribati#Entrance|Entrance: Kiribati]]''. |
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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==Amenities== | ==Amenities== | ||
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==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
| - | + | * Tarawa airport, Bonriki International Airport (TRW IATA), is on South Tarawa. There are weekly flight to [[Brisbane]], Australia | |
| - | + | * Occasional supply boats from [[Fiji]] every now and then | |
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==Tourism== | ==Tourism== | ||
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==Forums== | ==Forums== | ||
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | ||
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* {{Wikipedia|Betio|Betio}} | * {{Wikipedia|Betio|Betio}} | ||
| + | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Kiribati/Tarawa%28BetioIslet%29 Noonsite] | ||
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| - | ==References | + | ==References== |
| - | ''See [[Kiribati#References | + | ''See [[Kiribati#References|Kiribati]]''. |
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Latest revision as of 13:07, 22 October 2018
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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
See Gilbert Islands .
Communication
See Kiribati.
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.
Entrance
Tarawa has a port of entry, Betio, for Kiribati. For details see Entrance: Kiribati.
Berthing
Ports
Betio
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Amenities
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| Water | ? |
| Electricity | ? |
| Toilets | ? |
| Showers | ? |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | ? |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | ? |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | ? |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Store name1 [[Tarawa#Store name1|Store name1]]
Store name2 [[Tarawa#Store name2|Store name2]]
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
- Location1
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Name [[Tarawa#Name|Name]]
- Location2
- Name [[Tarawa#Name|Name]]
Transportation
- Tarawa airport, Bonriki International Airport (TRW IATA), is on South Tarawa. There are weekly flight to Brisbane, Australia
- Occasional supply boats from Fiji every now and then
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Kiribati.
Comments
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