Marakei Coast

Marakei is a low atoll in the northern Gilbert Islands, its land enclosing a lagoon. In island traditions the warriors Kaitu and Uakeia reached Marakei after campaigns through the chain; an envoy from Butaritari came by canoe to seek peace. In 1824 Louis Duperrey sighted Marakei, although his expedition confused it with Abaiang.