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Jul 4, 2019 · It’s a stunning coral atoll with crystal-clear waters, blue skies – and a shocking legacy of British military occupation. Kiritimati was far away, out of sight and out of mind - except when ...
Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island has the largest land area (642 km 2, 248 mi 2) of any coral atoll in the world and by itself represents the majority of the land area of Kiribati.
Kiritimati Island (pronounced Christmas Island) the world’s largest coral atoll is main hub for the Line Islands group of the Republic of Kiribati situated within the northern Line Islands group of Kiribati 232 km (144 mi) north of the Equator and 2,160 km (1,340 mi) south of the Hawaiian Islands.
Kiritimati is the largest atoll in the world, with a total land area of 388 square miles (1,001 square kilometers). It is also the northernmost point of the equator and the most easterly point of the International Date Line.
Kiritimati comprises over 70% of the total land area of Kiribati, a country encompassing 33 Pacific atolls and islands. It lies 232 km (144 mi) north of the equator, 2,160 km (1,340 mi) south of Honolulu, and 5,360 km (3,330 mi) from San Francisco.
Mar 6, 2013 · Lee Abbamonte, who's on a mission to travel to every country in the world, stops in Kiritimati, an atoll in the Pacific Ocean with notable WWII history.
Kiritimati, in the Line Group, is the largest coral atoll in the world with an expansive inland lagoon system and extensive coastline, both boasting endless flats of white sand, coral and crystal clear waters.
