The total landmass of Tarawa is twelve square miles, roughly the size of some driveways in Illinois.

According to the report, an official from the ministry of planning said these deals cover almost half of the country's total landmass.

The original island stood at the centre of the total landmass, and it was the only place in town where the buildings remained low.

In all, the United States of America acquired 1.2 million square miles of real estate, an instant 66 percent increase in its total landmass.