Kiribati - Wikipedia
WebKiribati (/ ˌ k ɪr ɪ ˈ b æ s / ⓘ KIRR-ih-BASS), officially the Republic of Kiribati (Gilbertese: [Ribaberiki] Kiribati), is an island country in the Micronesia subregion of Oceania in the central Pacific Ocean. Its permanent population is over 119,000 as of the 2020 census, with more than half living on Tarawa atoll.
Kiribati | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
WebMay 5, 2024 · Kiribati, island country in the central Pacific Ocean. The 33 islands of Kiribati, of which only 20 are inhabited, are scattered over a vast area of ocean. Kiribati extends 1,800 miles (2,900 km) eastward from the 16 Gilbert Islands, where the population is concentrated, to the Line Islands, of which 3 are inhabited.
Kiribati Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WebNov 23, 2020 · Kiribati is a sovereign island nation in Micronesia comprising of 32 atolls and one raised coral island (Banaba), scattered over 3.5 million sq.km in the central Pacific Ocean.The chain of islands straddles along the edges of the Equator about halfway between Hawaii and Australia, bordering the International Date Line to the east.
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WebAbout Kiribati. Kiribati Profile; History; Getting Here; Practical Info; Islands to Explore. Tarawa Island; Kiritimati Island; Tabiteuea Island; Experiences. Things To Do; Culture & Island Explore; Fishing; World War II; Bird Watching; Diving & Snorkeling; Surfing; Island Tours; Where to Stay. South Tarawa; North Tarawa; Gilbert Outer Islands ...
Kiribati - World Factbook Glyph
WebMay 22, 2024 · Kiribati is a Pacific island nation that consists of 33 coral atolls and isles. It is known for its rich culture, diverse wildlife, and environmental challenges. Learn more about Kiribati's history, geography, economy, and people from The World Factbook, a comprehensive and reliable source of information from the CIA.
Kiribati country profile - BBC News
WebJan 26, 2024 · Kiribati country profile. The 33 atolls that make up Kiribati - the former Gilbert Islands - occupy a vast area in the equatorial Pacific - nearly 4,000km from east to west and more than...
Kiribati - The World Factbook
WebDec 14, 2021 · 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)
History of Kiribati | People, Language, Maps, Independence, & Facts
WebHistory of Kiribati, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Kiribati (an island country in the central Pacific Ocean). The 33 islands of Kiribati, of which only 20 are inhabited, are scattered over a vast area of ocean. Kiribati extends 1,800 miles (2,900 km) eastward from the 16.
Kiribati travel - Lonely Planet | Australia & Pacific
WebNatural spoils: why Kiribati is a nature lover's paradise. Mar 25, 2017 • 5 min read. With its far-flung location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, its vast spread (33 islands scattered over 3.5 million square kilometres of ocean), and a…
Kiribati summary | Britannica
WebKiribati , officially Republic of Kiribati, Island country, central Pacific Ocean. It consists of 33 islands. The three major island groups are the Gilbert, Phoenix, and Line islands (excluding the three Line Islands that are U.S. territories); Kiribati also includes Banaba Island, the former capital of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands colony.