Kiribati
Independent and Sovereign Republic of Kiribati
Region
Oceania • Micronesia
Capital
South Tarawa
The flag of Kiribati is divided into two halves. While the upper half has a red field, at the center of which is a yellow frigate bird flying over the top half of a rising yellow sun with seventeen visible rays, the lower half is composed of six horizontal wavy bands of white alternating with blue to depict the ocean.
About Kiribati
Kiribati is a country located in Oceania, specifically in the Micronesia region. Its capital city is South Tarawa. With a population of 119,446, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 811 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 147.28 people per square kilometer, it is moderately populated.
The official languages of Kiribati include English and Gilbertese.
The currencies used in Kiribati are the Australian dollar ($) and Kiribati dollar ($).
Kiribati is a member of the United Nations.
In Kiribati, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
The country spans across 3 different time zones, from UTC+12:00 to UTC+14:00 time zones.
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: South Tarawa
- Continent: Oceania
- Native Name: Kiribati
- Demonym: I-Kiribati
- Top Level Domain: .ki
- Calling Code: +686
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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