Aranuka

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Aranuka (formerly also known under the name Henderville, Nonouki or Starbuck ) is an atoll of Kiribati, located just above the equator in the archipelago of the Gilbert Islands. It had 1057 inhabitants in 2010; these are 1% of the Kiribati population. Internal Affairs is governed by an island council ( Iceland Council).

Geography

The floor plan of the atoll is roughly equivalent to an equilateral triangle, which is formed mainly by two very large for an atoll islands of this size. The largest island is Buariki in the south -east, forms the " basic " side of the triangle. The smaller island, Takaeang forms the northwestern corner of the triangle. The islands are connected on the north side by a long sand bank and on the southwest side by a coral reef together. The coral reef has quite a large gap through which you can enter the lagoon inside the atoll. The Ländfläche of the atoll is 11.61 km ². The north west location Kuria Atoll also has an island called Buariki.

Population

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History

The initial review is the master of a First Fleet Thomas Gilbert attributed to the ship Charlotte and John Marshall on the Scarborough in 1788 on a trip from Port Jackson, but not explored the island.

In the second half of the 19th century Aranuka was like Kuria at the time of the " Kingdom of Abemama " Karotu annexed by the chief Tem from Abemama that formed a common territory. The rule went to his nephew Tem Karotus, the king Tem Binoka, also called Tembinok ' about.

Modern Times

After the British colonial period Aranuka formed with Kuria, Maiana, Abemama and Nonouti the administrative district headquarters Gilbert Islands.

Aranuka territory a Member of Parliament in the Parliament maneaba ni Maungatabu in South Tarawa, for the 10th Parliament 2011-2015 Martin Moreti was chosen.

Traffic

The airfield Aranuka located at the northern end of the island Buariki and several times weekly flights from the national airline Air Kiribati and Coral Sun Airways Private airline.

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