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Maiana Atoll can be seen on the bottom of this photograph, with the larger formation being
Tarawa Atoll
Maiana is a district of Kiribati and an atoll in the North Gilbert Islands. The north and eastern sides of the atoll are comprised of a single island whilst the western edge is consists of submerged reefs, all of which surrounding a lagoon. The atoll is 14 km long and 9.5 km wide.
In the late 19th century, Maiana was, for a while, compelled to pay tribute to the king of Abemama, Tembinok'.
Coordinates: 0°56′N 173°00′E / 0.933, 173
