T30TTT Team will be active from Tarawa Island, IOTA OC - 017, Kiribati.
Team - Members of the Rebel DX Group.
They will operate on HF Bands.
QSL via LOTW, ClubLog OQRS.
More information later.
Kiribati is a marvelous Pacific country
When there is a desire to hide from the hustle and bustle of the bustling city, and to be captivated by wild picturesque nature, many people choose the most remote places filled with peace, tranquility and amazing beauty.
The island Republic of Kiribati is a place that can be called an "unpredictable resort". Local places meet vacationers with untouched nature, allow you to get acquainted with the peculiarities of life and traditions of the inhabitants of Oceania, enjoy incredible landscapes and the splendor of the underwater world. Kiribati offers great opportunities for sports vacations. Fans of fishing, diving and surfing will have a great time in this amazing "Pacific planet".
On the territory of Kiribati there are no architectural monuments and numerous museums, but tourists do not come here to visit familiarization tours. The main feature of the island republic are fabulous beaches with crystal clear water, numerous islands of different sizes and the ocean.
What is the Republic of Kiribati interesting for?
The country arouses interest as a beach resort. Gentle sun rays, hot climate, gorgeous palm trees and golden sand - all this is a component of a tropical paradise, which is the dream of almost every vacationer.
The expanses of the Pacific Ocean, in which the Republic of Kiribati is located, can boast the splendor of underwater life, which attracts divers from different corners of the planet, despite the fact that the island paradise is remote from the "big land".
It should be noted that the resort infrastructure of the country is very underdeveloped, but on the other hand this feature allows you to get the maximum pleasure from green and ecological tourism. Traveling to any of the island resorts will cause a true delight for absolutely every admirer of quiet rest and solitude.
Kiribati Excursion Tourism
If one thoroughly explores the island Republic of Kiribati, one can find many interesting places besides the golden beaches. Excursion tourism enthusiasts can experience some of the evidence of World War II by traveling to Betio Island, located in the Gilbert Archipelago. Amazing landscapes created after phosphate mining will delight visitors to Banaba Island. The fabulous wildlife with an incredible number of unusual plants will win the hearts of visitors to the Line Archipelago.
The main industrial center of the Republic of Kiribati
Betio is an island that is the most populated place in the country. It also acts as the main industrial center. The territory is home to the main power plant, a shipyard, and a port. Almost the entire central zone of this island is occupied by a wide strip of airfield.
The island of Betio is the only one where numerous relics relating to the famous "Battle of Tarawa" can be viewed. It is the largest monument highlighting the war events to be encountered in the waters of the Pacific Ocean. In 1943, U.S. Marines were landed in the Tarawa area. The Betio area was where the main base belonging to the Japanese army was stationed. It was in this place that a bloody battle took place, in which about 5 thousand people were killed. In 1943, in November, Betio, as well as Tarawa were defeated. Some details of those events can be found during a trip to the island.
South Tarawa
This territory is the official capital of the Republic of Kiribati. It is located on the Tarawa Atoll. The population of this place is about 40 thousand people as of 2005.
The constituent parts of the capital are urban municipalities (Bonriki, Bikenibeu, Betio, as well as Bairiki), located on the island territories of the same name.
Almost all governmental, educational, as well as commercial and other significant facilities have been erected in the capital. They are distributed throughout the city's municipalities.
South Tarawa boasts amazing landscapes. This area has become a great destination for those vacationers who prefer yachting or boating, love hiking and don't mind cycling.
Delightful beaches covered with white sand and enchanting lagoons are the most attractive places for vacationers from all over the world. If desired, guests of the capital can buy a souvenir of handicrafts, which are sold by locals in open areas.
Nikumaroro
This is an island territory, characterized by a small area (width is about 2 km and length is within 6 km), but attracts attention with its splendor. Drowning in greenery, the beautiful island beckons divers, as it is here that the coastal zone is saturated with vegetation and numerous animals. The shores of the area form magnificent underwater caves. The island has many species of edible fish, which is why it has become a favorite destination for fishing enthusiasts.