Kiribati, Island nation in central Pacific Ocean.
The Republic of Kiribati encompasses 33 coral atolls and one volcanic island spread across 3.5 million square kilometers of Pacific Ocean territory.
Kiribati gained independence from British colonial rule in 1979 and later became a full member of the United Nations in 1999.
The population of Kiribati maintains traditional fishing practices and social structures centered around extended family groups living in coastal communities.
South Tarawa, the main island, faces severe challenges with fresh water access as most residents rely on underground aquifers near Bonriki Airport.
The nation spans the International Date Line, making Kiritimati Island the first inhabited place on Earth to experience each new calendar day.
Inception: July 12, 1979
Capital city: South Tarawa
Part of: Micronesia, Polynesia
Shares border with: United States, France
Website: https://kiribati.gov.ki
GPS coordinates: 0.34486,173.66418
Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:33
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Kiribati National Tourism Office
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