General Information Essential identifiers, names, and flag. | Official Name Republic of Kiribati |
Geography Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders. | N: 4.71957, S: -11.4469, W: 169.556, E: -150.215 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. | Time zones UTC +12 hours UTC +13 hours UTC +14 hours (*Kiribati covers multiple time zones.) |
Population & Society Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information. | 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 Literacy Rate 98% (2018 est.) NA |
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 $423.549 million (2023 est.) Measurement Units Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C) |
Infrastructure Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce. | |