Introducing Line Islands
The largest of the line islands is Christmas Island, or Kiritimati, named Christmas Island by Captain Cook for his visit that occurred on 24 December 1777. It's a tropical heaven with shimmering salt flats, lagoon shallows and coconut palms.
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Also among the islands are Washington (Teraina) and Fanning Island (Tabuaeran).
Last updated: Dec 11, 2009
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