Oceania, group of 32 coral atolls and one raised coral island in the Pacific Ocean, straddling the Equator; the capital Tarawa is about halfway betwee ...
Kiribati is made up of three distinct island groups -- the Gilbert Islands, the Line Islands, and the Phoenix Islands. The first Austronesian voyagers ...
Longitude: 173
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Kiribati:
11,576.367 km
Terrain:
Mostly low-lying coral atolls surrounded by extensive reefs.
Natural Resources:
Phosphate (production discontinued in 1979), coconuts (copra), fish.
Industries:
Fishing, handicrafts.
Population: 116,545
Consists of three achipelagos spread out over an area roughly the size of India; the eastern Line Islands and central Phoenix Islands are sparsely populated, but the western Gilbert Islands are some of the most densely settled places on earth, with the main island of South Tarawa boasting a population density similar to Tokyo or Hong Kong.
Area: 811 km2
four times the size of Washington, DC
21 of the 33 islands are inhabited; Banaba (Ocean Island) in Kiribati is one of the three great phosphate rock islands in the Pacific Ocean -- the others are Makatea in French Polynesia, and Nauru; Kiribati is the only country in the world to fall into all four hemispheres (northern, southern, eastern, and western).
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| gil | Gilbertese |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| AUD | Australian dollar | $ |
| KID | Kiribati dollar | $ |
Capital City: South Tarawa
Local time: Friday, December 12 at 3:39 am (GMT+12:00)
The flag of Kiribati is divided into two halves. While the upper half has a red field, at the center of which is a yellow frigate bird flying over the top half of a rising yellow sun with seventeen visible rays, the lower half is composed of six horizontal wavy bands of white alternating with blue to depict the ocean.
Bordering Countries
Kiribati has no bordering countries.
Kiribati is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Kiribati
You're in for a treat! Kiribati is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich marine biodiversity and coral reefs
- Unique cultural heritage and traditions
- Remote location with limited access
- High cost of living and travel
- Limited infrastructure and services
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Travel is relatively safe
- Kiribati cuisine features seafood, coconut, and root vegetables.
- Popular dishes include fish curry and coconut bread.
- Freshly caught fish and tropical fruits are widely enjoyed.
- Explore the Phoenix Islands Protected Area
- Visit Tarawa Atoll
- Relax on the beaches of Kiritimati
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