Abanuea
Abanuea was an island of the Republic of Kiribati. It was a subdivision of the main Tarawa Island. The name translates to "the beach which is long-lasting".
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Administration | |
Kiribati | |
| Island | Tarawa |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Despite being part of the Republic, it disappeared under water in the 1990s. While uninhabited at the time, it was commonly used by fishermen.[1][2] It and another island Tebua Tarawa disappeared in 1999.
References
- "Kiribati: How Real is the Possibility of Relocating an Entire Country? | The Basement Geographer". basementgeographer.com. Archived from the original on 2016-06-03. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
- "Islands disappear under rising seas". BBC. 1999-06-14. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
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