On September 20, 1979, representatives of the newly-independent Republic of Kiribati and of the United States met in Tarawa to sign a treaty of friendship between the two nations, known as the Treaty of Tarawa. In this treaty, the U.S. acknowledged Kiribati sovereignty over 14 islands.[1] The treaty came into force on September 23, 1983.[2]
Islands Mentioned in the Treaty
| Canton, |
| Enderbury, |
| Orona, |
| Rawaki, |
| Birnie Island, |
| Nikumaroro, |
| Starbuck Island, |
| Manra, |
| McKean Island, |
| Kiritimati, |
| Caroline Island, |
| Malden Island, |
| Flint Island, |
| Vostok Island |
References
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