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AMAZING ATOLLS OF THE WORLD

Added on: 2nd Jul 2016

 

PALMYRA ATOLL, EQUATORIAL

NORTHERN PACIFIC

Palmyra Atoll, Equatorial Northern Pacific

Located between Hawaii and American Samoa, Palmyra Atoll is

an unoccupied atoll consisting of an extensive reef, lagoons

and 50 islets. Officially administrated by the US, the atoll is

covered with coconut trees, Scaevola plants and Pisonia trees.

 

 

NUKUORO, FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA

Nukuoro, Federated States of Micronesia

Surrounding a lagoon of 6 km (3.7 mi) in diameter, Nukuoro is a

remote atoll inhabited by nearly 400 people. The island has no

tourism except for the occasional visit by passing sailing yachts.

 

 

ONTOG JAVA ATOLL, SOLOMON ISLANDS

Ontog Java Atoll, Solomon Islands

Sometimes also referred to as Lord Howe Atoll, Ontog Java Atoll

is a large, boot-shaped atoll made up by over 120 low-lying islets.

There are two main villages on the atoll, Luaniua and Pelau,

where most of the atoll´s population lives.

 

 

NUKUMANU, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Nukumanu, Papua New Guinea

Formerly known as the Tasman Islands, Nukumanu is a

medium-sized atoll of Papua New Guinea, located in the

Southwestern Pacific Ocean, 4 degrees south of the equator.

The atoll consists of 20 sandy islets surrounding a large lagoon.

 

 

LIHOU REEF, CORAL SEA ISLANDS TERRITORY

Lihou Reef, Coral Sea Islands Territory

Located in the Coral Sea, northeast of Queensland, Australia,

Lihou Reef is the world´s second largest atoll by total area.

Surrounding a lagoon extending over an area of 2,500 sq. km

(965 sq. mi), the atoll is an important nesting area for

many bird species.

 

 

CAYO BOLIVAR, COLOMBIA

Cayo Bolivar, Colombia

Situated 25 km (16 mi) from San Andrés, a Colombian coral island

in the Caribbean Sea, Cay Bolivar is an uninhabited atoll

consisting of two islands, East Cay and West Cay. Its abundant

marine life and beautiful beaches makes it a popular site for

tourist excursions.

 

 

ALDABRA, SEYCHELLES

Aldabra, Seychelles

Uninhabited and extremely isolated, Aldabra is a large atoll

virtually untouched by humans. Known as one of “crown jewels”

of the Indian Ocean, it has a distinctive island fauna including

the largest population of giant tortoises in the world.

 

 

ARI ATOLL, MALDIVES

Ari Atoll, Maldives

Ari Atoll is a natural atoll found in the Maldives. It is one of the

biggest atolls and is located in the west of the archipelago.

There are more than 20 islands in the atoll designated for

tourist resorts, each of them self-contained with

accommodation and recreational facilities.

 


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