Nakaa Beach
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Nakaa Beach is located at the northern tip of Makin Atoll in Kiribati's Gilbert Islands.[1] It is an important site in the traditional mythology of the island group, being the departing point for the spirits of the dead heading to the underworld.
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| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 3°23′N 173°00′E |
| Archipelago | Gilbert Islands |
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Nakaa is the legendary guardian of the gateway to the place of the dead.[1]
