Nihiru Atoll
Geography
Nihiru is an atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago. It is 14 km long and 10.5 km wide.
Another name: Nikia
Location: 16°44′S 142°50′W. It is located 49 km to the east of Makemo Atoll and 30 km northeast of Marutea Atoll.
Area: 20 km² (land) and 79 km² (lagoon)
Population: 11 (2012)
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| Map of Nihiru Atoll |
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| Nihiru Atoll |
History
1820 - The first recorded European to arrive to Nihiru was Russian oceanic explorer Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen. He named this atoll Nigeri.
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