Treaty of Tarawa

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On September 20, 1979, representatives of the newly-independent Republic of Kiribati and of the United States met in Tarawa to sign a treaty of friendship between the two nations, known as the Treaty of Tarawa. In this treaty, the U.S. acknowledged Kiribati sovereignty over 14 islands.[1] The treaty came into force on September 23, 1983.[2]

[edit] Islands Mentioned in the Treaty

Canton,
Enderbury,
Orona,
Rawaki,
Birnie Island,
Nikumaroro,
Starbuck Island,
Manra,
McKean Island,
Kiritimati,
Caroline Island,
Malden Island,
Flint Island
Vostok Island

[edit] References

  1. ^ US Department of State Background Note [1]
  2. ^ Text of the Treaty [2]