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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code: KI

Technical information about ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code KI

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Below, you can find technical information regarding the KI code, which represents Kiribati within the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard.

General Information
Essential identifiers, names, and flag.
Country Code
KI
Related Codes
KIR296KR
Official Name
Republic of Kiribati
Common Name
Kiribati
Flag
Geography
Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders.
Continent
Oceania
Region
MicronesiaPolynesia
Area
726 km²
Country Bounds
N: 4.71957, S: -11.4469, W: 169.556, E: -150.215
Landlocked
No
Terrain
mostly low-lying coral atolls surrounded by extensive reefs
Climate
tropicalmarine, hot and humid, moderated by trade winds
Administrative & Political
Essential political and administrative details.
Capital
Bairiki
Government Type
Republic
Established
1979
Driving Side
Left
Time zones
Pacific/KantonPacific/KiritimatiPacific/Tarawa
Population & Society
Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information.
Population
115,847
Population Density
143.02 people/km²
Nationality
Noun: I-Kiribati (singular and plural) Adjective: Kiribati
Distribution
consists of three archipelagos 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
Official Languages
EnglishGilbertese
Literacy Rate
98% (2018 est.)
National Symbols
National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers.
National Anthem
"Teirake kaini Kiribati" (Stand Up, Kiribati)
National Holiday
Independence Day, 12 July (1979)
National Symbols
frigatebird
National Colors
red, white, blue, yellow
Economy
Currency, GDP, and other key economic information.
Currency
AUD – Australian Dollar ($)
GDP
$416.221 million (2023 est.)
Measurement Units
Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C)
Infrastructure
Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce.
Internet TLD
.ki
Calling Code
+686
  • +686-21 – Bairiki, Tarawa
  • +686-22 – Bairiki, Tarawa
  • +686-23 – Bairiki, Tarawa
Internet Hosts
327
Internet Users
7,800
Phones (Mobile)
16,000 lines
Phones (Landline)
9,000 lines

Kiribati is a country located in Oceania, comprising 32 coral atolls and one raised coral island in the Pacific Ocean, straddling the Equator. Its capital, Tarawa, sits approximately halfway between Hawaii and Australia.

*The map highlights the location of Kiribati.

Related locale codes

en-KI – English (Kiribati)

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