Tarawa is an atoll and the capital of the Republic of Kiribati, [1][2][3] in the Micronesia region of the central Pacific Ocean.

Tarawa, coral atoll of the Gilbert Islands and capital of Kiribati, in the west-central Pacific Ocean. It lies 2,800 miles (4,500 km) northeast of Australia and is the most populous atoll in the Gilberts.

Tarawa is an atoll and the capital of the Republic of Kiribati, in the central Pacific Ocean. It comprises North Tarawa, which has much in common with other, more remote islands of the …

While light Japanese defense on Makin meant fewer casualties there, the fortified and concentrated defenses on Betio led to a long and costly 76-hour fight known as the Battle of …

Apr 17, 2025 · Tarawa is a V-shaped atoll composed of several islets, with South Tarawa being the most populated area. The atoll's narrow landmass surrounds a lagoon, creating a stunning …

Nov 17, 2009 · In late December 1941, Tarawa, a coral atoll located some 2,500 miles southwest of Hawaii, had been seized by the Japanese, who heavily fortified Betio, Tarawa’s largest island.

Tarawa is an atoll in the central Pacific Ocean, and the location of the capital of Kiribati. It is home to about 70,000 people (census, 2020) , more than half of the country's population!

The Tarawa Atoll, located in the Gilbert Islands, consists of a series of islands and reefs that were seen as vital for controlling the central Pacific. Tarawa was strategically positioned between …

The islet group of Tarawa, about 2,400 miles southwest of Hawaii, was held by the Japanese from 1941 to 1943 during World War II, and it fell to U.S. Marines of the Second Division after a …

The bloody battle of Tarawa began on Nov 20, 1943 and lasted for 76 hours. See archival photos of the brutal scene where only a handful of the thousands of Japanese soldiers survived. Hear …