Kuria Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Kuria
Kuria is located in the centre of Kiribati and northwest of Aranuka Island. It covers a total land area of 12.3 square kilometres with a population of 1,046 (2015 Census). The main administration centre is located in Buariki. Airport, police headquarters, guest house and Junior Secondary School are also located here. Major administrative activities concerning the island are undertaken on Buariki. Kuria was first sighted by Thomas Gilbert and John Marshall after leaving port Jackson in 1788. In the late 1800s, Kuria was conquered by King Karotu who was actually a King of Abemama. Later, it was then ruled by King Karotu’s nephew, Binoka. Kuria was unified with Aranuka and Abemama during this time and ruled by one person who was also a ruler of Abemama and Kuria. Unification started when a fo
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