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. The islets surround a deep lagoon.

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.

Mar 31, 2021 · Abemama (pronounced Apamama), the land of the moon-light, is known by many as the island where the Declaration of a British Protectorate was made by Captain Davis of ‘Royalist’ on 27th May 1892.

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.

Binoka (died 10 November 1891) was the third uea ("monarch") of Abemama. He controlled the Gilbert Islands of Abemama, Aranuka, and Kuria from 1878 until his death in 1891.

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.

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.

Abemama, which still has a 'royal family', nearly became the Gilbert Islands' post-war capital, but Tarawa finally won out because of the easier access through its surrounding reef. An unusual species of tiny yellow 'barking' frog is found here, most likely introduced from Tuvalu to keep the mosquito population in check.