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The Central Gilberts or nuka have traditionally included Maiana, Abemama, Kuria and Aranuka. However, the latter three are considered the main islands that have unique historical and cultural characteristics which distinguish the Central Gilberts from the north and south. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... It has been suggested that Central Gilberts be merged into this article or section. ... MaianaBold text is a district of Kiribati and an atoll in the North Gilbert Islands. ... Abemama is an island in the central part of the Kiribati Group. ... Kuria may refer to: The Kuria people of Tanzania and Kenya Kuria District, a district in Kenya Kuria, the collective name of the islands of Buariki and Oneeke in the Pacific Ocean This group was one of the last tribes in Kenya to allow integration into their area. ... Categories: Possible copyright violations ...


The Central Gilberts as well as Butaritari are the only regions which have had an organised and widely recognised aristocracy and royal lineage. The last king of Abemama, Kuria and Aranuka died in the early part of the 20th century. Butaritari Atoll and part of Makin (upper right) Butaritari is an atoll located in the Pacific Ocean island nation of Kiribati. ...


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