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Republic of Kiribati (pronounced keer-ih-bahs) is located in the south of the Oceania Continent, with a population of
112,850, making it the 190th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Bairiki on Tarawa Atoll with a total
population of 44,429. The country encompasses 811 square kilometers making it the 186th largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with the South Pacific Ocean.
President Anote Tong is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and, along with Vice President Teima
Onorio, achieves that status through nomination by the House of Representatives from among its members and then those
candidates compete in a general election and holds that position four years and is eligible for a second term. Its form of
government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 12th of July 1979.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are I-Kiribati and English. It counts among its major religions Roman
Catholic, Protestant and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 2 FM, 1 Short Wave and 1
Television stations.
Major geographical features are an unnamed location on Banaba Atoll, its highest point at 81 meters and the South Pacific
Ocean, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is the South Pacific Ocean, which measures 1,143 kilometers of
coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fishing and handicrafts. Its official
currency is Australian Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Kiribati. The Gilbert Islands were granted self-rule by the UK in 1971 and
complete independence in 1979 under the new name of Kiribati.
112,850, making it the 190th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Bairiki on Tarawa Atoll with a total
population of 44,429. The country encompasses 811 square kilometers making it the 186th largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with the South Pacific Ocean.
President Anote Tong is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and, along with Vice President Teima
Onorio, achieves that status through nomination by the House of Representatives from among its members and then those
candidates compete in a general election and holds that position four years and is eligible for a second term. Its form of
government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 12th of July 1979.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are I-Kiribati and English. It counts among its major religions Roman
Catholic, Protestant and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 2 FM, 1 Short Wave and 1
Television stations.
Major geographical features are an unnamed location on Banaba Atoll, its highest point at 81 meters and the South Pacific
Ocean, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is the South Pacific Ocean, which measures 1,143 kilometers of
coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fishing and handicrafts. Its official
currency is Australian Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Kiribati. The Gilbert Islands were granted self-rule by the UK in 1971 and
complete independence in 1979 under the new name of Kiribati.
| Beach somewhere in the Phoenix Islands |
| Pinnacles of Banaba Island- Kiriibati's highest and westernmost point |
| Twilight settling on Banaba Island- Kiribati's westernmost point |
| Unknown wreck on the eastern end of the Bay of Wrecks |
Kiribati I have to say has some funnily named cites like the capital of Kiritimati Island or Christmas
Island is called London. They have two more towns on Christmas Island. One is named Paris and
the other is named Poland. Before I started doing country reports I never knew the name Kiribati but
now I really would like to visit because I would like to learn more about them. I would not mind getting
more photos of some wrecks in the Bay of Wrecks if I can. Another thing is that I hope you will pack
up and visit these small islands.
Island is called London. They have two more towns on Christmas Island. One is named Paris and
the other is named Poland. Before I started doing country reports I never knew the name Kiribati but
now I really would like to visit because I would like to learn more about them. I would not mind getting
more photos of some wrecks in the Bay of Wrecks if I can. Another thing is that I hope you will pack
up and visit these small islands.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Aerial view of Christmas Island |
| Beach scene in front of the Captain Cook Hotel on Kiritimati Island |
| Happy group of people on Christmas Island |
| London, capital of Kiritimati Island |
| The Fire Engine in front of the Cassidy International Airport on Christmas Island |
| Preparing Palu Sami- taro leaves, coconut cream, onions ans spices |
| Parliament House at Bairiki on Tarawa Atoll- Kiribati's capital and largest city |
| Traditional dancers on the beach at Bairiki |
| Teraina (Washington) in the Line Islands- Kiribati's northernmost point |
| Caroline in the Line Islands- Kiribati's easternmost point |
| Aranuka in the Gilbert Islands- Kiribati's closest point to the equator |
| Flint Atoll in the Line Islands- Kiribati's southernmost point |
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