Kiritimati
Atoll in the Pacific Ocean
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Kiritimati is a Pacific Ocean atoll in the northern Line Islands. It is part of the Republic of Kiribati. The name is derived from the English word "Christmas" written in Gilbertese according to its phonology, in which the combination ti is... Wikipedia
Population: 5,115 (2005)
Pop. density: 16.6/km2 (43/sq mi)
Area: 150 mi²
Archipelago: Line Islands
Coordinates: 01°51′00″N 157°24′00″W / 1.85000°N 157.40000°W
Highest elevation: 13 m (43 ft)
Highest point: Joe's Hill