Main lagoon
A large lagoon opens to the ocean on the northwest side, near the village of London. It is the main shelter for boats and anchors the island's shape on the map.
Minimalist map poster · Kiribati
Kiritimati Map Poster & Print
1.8709° N / 157.3629° W
The world's largest coral atoll by land area, a broad ring of sand enclosing a lagoon and a maze of salt ponds
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Kiritimati in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Kiritimati, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Kiritimati at home
The island
About this Kiritimati map poster
Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island, is one of the Line Islands in the central Pacific and belongs to Kiribati. It is the largest coral atoll in the world by land area. Seen from above, it looks less like a neat ring than a claw. A wide lagoon opens to the sea in the northwest, and the land around it spreads out in broad flats.
Much of the interior is a patchwork of shallow lagoons and salt ponds, some fully enclosed and separated by narrow strips of coral sand. On a map this creates an unusually complex pattern, with more water than land in places. Most of the island's villages sit near the main lagoon in the northwest, connected by a handful of roads.
Captain James Cook reached the atoll on Christmas Eve in 1777, which gave it its English name. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Britain and the United States carried out nuclear weapons tests in the area. Today the island is known for its seabird colonies and for fly fishing on the flats. A Kiritimati map poster turns its tangle of ponds into a striking graphic.
- Area
- 388 km²
- Coordinates
- 1.8709° N / 157.3629° W
- Region
- Kiritimati, Island · Kiribati
Inland salt ponds
Many shallow ponds fill the island's interior, divided by thin strips of land. Printed in black and white, they form a dense mosaic and are the most distinctive feature of the poster.
Seabird reserves
Parts of the atoll and its small offshore islets are protected for nesting seabirds, which gather here in very large numbers. These areas remain largely free of roads and buildings.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kiritimati
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Kiritimati
A map that means something
Few people ever reach Kiritimati, which makes its map special to those who have: anglers who came for the flats, researchers, veterans connected to the test years, and I-Kiribati families far from home. Its outline is so unusual that it reads almost like abstract art.
Change the title, add a subtitle such as a year or a family name, and personalise the coordinates line. Five styles are available. Blueprint and Noir bring out the ponds, and Sand keeps the look soft. Download the HD files for $9 or order a printed poster on matte paper.
Order the Kiritimati posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Kiritimati map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kiritimati poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Kiritimati poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Kiritimati poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Kiritimati poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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