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.

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 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 Gilberts group; …

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 U.S. …

Jul 19, 2025 · Explore the hidden beauty and unique culture of Tarawa, Kiribati—an idyllic, often overlooked paradise in the Pacific.

Dec 7, 2024 · Planning a trip to this atoll nation? Wondering what to do, where to stay, what you should know, how to see the Tarawa WWII sites, and more? Then read on!

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 landscape of …

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 Tarawa.

The Battle of Tarawa was fought on 20–23 November 1943 between the United States and Japan on Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands, and was part of Operation Galvanic, the U.S. invasion of the …