Kuria
Kuria forms the central point of the chain of islands in Kiribati. Being the widest island in Kiribati, this allows cooler temperature for Kuria making it a haven from hotter neighboring island.Kuria
- Type: Section of an island
- Category: landform
- Location: Kuria, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, Micronesia, Oceania
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Latitude
0.21423° or 0° 12′ 51″ north
Longitude
173.42588° or 173° 25′ 33″ east
Elevation
11 metres (36 feet)
IATA airport code
KUC
Open location code
6VGM6C7G+M9
GeoNames ID
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Places to explore: Buariki Village and Norauea Village.
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Highlights: Kuria Airfield and New Bridge.
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