Kiribati
Independent and Sovereign Republic of Kiribati
Oceania KI · KIR
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- Official name
- Independent and Sovereign Republic of Kiribati Ribaberiki Kiribati · Gilbertese
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Region
- Micronesia
- Population (2018 est.)
- ≈ 116,000
- Area
- 811 km²
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD), Kiribati dollar (KID)
- Neighbours
- None — island or sea borders only
- Internet / phone
- .ki · +686
Where it is
Notable facts
- Kiribati straddles the equator and the 180th meridian, spreading over 3.5 million km² of ocean with only about 811 km² of land.
- It was the first country to enter the year 2000, after moving the date line east in 1995.
- The Phoenix Islands Protected Area is one of the largest marine protected areas in the world.
- Most of Kiribati is only a few metres above sea level, making it one of the countries most exposed to sea-level rise.
World Heritage 1 site
National dish
Palusami Taro leaves parcelled around coconut cream and onion and baked until soft.