Makin [island] - Makin

Japanese: マキン[島] - マキン
Makin [island] - Makin
An atoll on the northeastern tip of Kiribati. It is also called Butaritari Island. The inhabitants are Micronesian and produce copra. Along with Tarawa Island to the south, it was the site of a fierce battle between the United States and Japan during World War II. 11.7 km2 . 1,798 people (2010).
Related article Gilbert Islands

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Japanese:
キリバスの北東端にある環礁。ブタリタリ島ともいう。住民はミクロネシア人で,コプラを産する。南方のタラワ島とともに第2次大戦中の日米激戦地。11.7km2。1798人(2010)。
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