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 Gilberts group; …

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 …

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!

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.

Dec 25, 2025 · Step back in time with Terau Travel Kiribati as we explore the iconic sites of the 1943 Battle of Tarawa—one of the fiercest and most historic battles of World War II in the Pacific.

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

Experience Tarawa's WWII battlefields, pristine lagoons, and traditional I-Kiribati culture. Navigate this Pacific atoll where history meets island life in.

Tarawa was the site of the Battle of Tarawa, one of the most brutal battles in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. It was the capital of the former British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands.