Kiribati 🇰🇮
Kiribati 🇰🇮: capital Tarawa, population 120,000, located in Oceania. Currency: Australian Dollar (A$). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Tarawa
- Population: 120,000
- Continent: Oceania
- Language: English & Gilbertese
- Currency: Australian Dollar (A$)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Independent and Sovereign Republic of Kiribati
- Area: 811 km² (313 sq mi)
- Region: Micronesia
- Island nation
- People: I-Kiribati
- Internet domain: .ki
Fun Facts About Kiribati
- The first country to see the sunrise each day.
- Spans all four hemispheres of the Earth.
- Made up of 33 coral atolls spread across the Pacific Ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiribati known for?
Kiribati is known for several things — The first country to see the sunrise each day; Spans all four hemispheres of the Earth; Made up of 33 coral atolls spread across the Pacific Ocean.
How big is Kiribati?
Kiribati covers about 811 square kilometers (313 square miles), in the Micronesia region.
Is Kiribati landlocked?
Kiribati is an island nation. It has a coastline but shares no land borders with other countries.
What are people from Kiribati called?
People from Kiribati are called I-Kiribati.
What is the capital of Kiribati?
The capital of Kiribati is Tarawa.
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