Ukiangong Point

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Current war memorial at the end of the road to Ukiangang
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Butaritari Atoll

Ukiangong Point is the southwesternmost point on Butaritari atoll located in the Pacific Ocean island nation of Kiribati. It is located on the islet of Tabonohobi.

World War II

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