
Traditional life of Kiribati
on the island of
Tarawa

mats are used in building

in enclose the living area

family area

lots of palms

much of the living is in the open

woman in the compound

what the palms provide for sale

or shops for garments

children in school uniforms

an Atoll is a collection of islands

when the tide is out can walk to the next island

walk through the water as the tide water returns

boat is for when the water gets too deep

a dwelling by the sea

or on a lagoon

boat for fishing or island transport

looking for food

island vegetation
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