Abemama (Apamama) [1] is an atoll, one of the Gilberts group in Kiribati, and is located 152 kilometres (94 miles) southeast of Tarawa and just north of the Equator. Abemama has an area of 27.37 square kilometres (10.57 square miles) and a population of 3,299 as of 2015 [update] .

The Kingdom of Abemama (or Apemama) was a chiefdom based in Abemama, in modern day Kiribati, from 1795 to 1892, when it was incorporated into the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Abemama (pronounced Apamama), Gilbert Islands, the land of the moon-light, is an atoll in Kiribati. The island is well known for its pristine beach and crystal clear blue lagoon.

Abemama Atoll, coral atoll of the northern Gilbert Islands, part of Kiribati, in the west-central Pacific Ocean. Capt. Charles Bishop, who reached the atoll in 1799, named it Roger Simpson Island for one of his associates.

The island of Abemama has stunning beaches and a turquoise lagoon. You may still see physical proof of American and Japanese World War II artifacts, cultural shrines, and locations/monuments dedicated to their legendary King Binoka and traditional spirits at Abemama.

Naval Base Abemama was a naval base built by the United States Navy in 1943 to support the World War II effort. The base was located on Abemama atoll, also called Hopper Atoll, in the Gilbert Islands in the Central Pacific Ocean. The base was built as one of many advance bases in the island-hopping campaign towards the Empire of Japan.

Jan 6, 2024 · Welcome to Abemama, a Tropical island in the South Pacific Ocean, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Abemama unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond.

Oct 29, 2024 · Abemama, one of the islands in the Republic of Kiribati, offers a unique blend of serenity and culture that intrigues many travelers. Known for its historical significance, Abemama was the site where the British declared a protectorate over the Gilbert Islands.

Abemama (Apamama) is an atoll, one of the Gilberts group in Kiribati, and is located 152 kilometres southeast of Tarawa and just north of the Equator. Abemama h...

A trip to Abemama usually start aboard a small prop plane provided by Air Kiribati a few times per week from and to Tarawa (the flight takes about 40 minutes). A landing in Abemama with good weather offers breathtaking views of the beautiful oval-shaped atoll and its turquoise lagoon.