Kiribati

Country Kiribati
Capital South Tarawa
Continent Australia-Oceania
Currency Kiribati dollar, Australian dollar(AUD)
Languages English & Gilbertese

South Tarawa

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The Gilbert Islands became a British protectorate in 1892 and a colony in 1915; they were captured by the Japanese in the Pacific War in 1941. The islands of Makin and Tarawa were the sites of major US amphibious victories over entrenched Japanese garrisons in 1943. The Gilbert Islands were granted self-rule by the UK in 1971 and complete independence in 1979 under the new name of Kiribati. The US relinquished all claims to the sparsely inhabited Phoenix and Line Island groups in a 1979 treaty of friendship with Kiribati.

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Kiribati - Wikipedia
Kiribati - CIA World Fact Book
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Banaba | Kiribati, Map, History, & Facts - BritannicaBanaba | Kiribati, Map, History, & Facts  Britannica

2025 starts in Kiribati: Kiritimati Island kicks off new year celebrations 8.5 hours before India - Business Today2025 starts in Kiribati: Kiritimati Island kicks off new year celebrations 8.5 hours before India  Business Today

Remarks by H.E. Teburoro Tito, P.R. of Kiribati Delivered by Hon. Keina Tito 2024 Diwali Stamp - The Power of One Awards - The America TimesRemarks by H.E. Teburoro Tito, P.R. of Kiribati Delivered by Hon. Keina Tito 2024 Diwali Stamp - The Power of One Awards  The America Times

Jan 1 2025 Is Here: Kiribati Leads The World As Its Island Kiritimati Rings In New Year 8.5 Hours Before India - ETV BharatJan 1 2025 Is Here: Kiribati Leads The World As Its Island Kiritimati Rings In New Year 8.5 Hours Before India  ETV Bharat

Kiribati - IFADKiribati  IFAD

Building Climate Resilience in Kiribati: How Solar Innovation is Empowering Indigenous Women - Global Center on AdaptationBuilding Climate Resilience in Kiribati: How Solar Innovation is Empowering Indigenous Women  Global Center on Adaptation

NASA Sea Level Team Examines an Island Nation at Risk - NASA Sea Level ChangeNASA Sea Level Team Examines an Island Nation at Risk  NASA Sea Level Change

Kiribati’s President Wins Reelection: What Does it Mean for the U.S. and China? - United States Institute of PeaceKiribati’s President Wins Reelection: What Does it Mean for the U.S. and China?  United States Institute of Peace

Kiribati votes in key election after years of turbulence - Al Jazeera EnglishKiribati votes in key election after years of turbulence  Al Jazeera English

Beyond Copra: Saving Money, Reducing Poverty, and Diversifying Agriculture in Kiribati - World Bank GroupBeyond Copra: Saving Money, Reducing Poverty, and Diversifying Agriculture in Kiribati  World Bank Group

Paris 2024: Kiribati make Paralympic debut - International Paralympic CommitteeParis 2024: Kiribati make Paralympic debut  International Paralympic Committee

China's Pacific ally Kiribati criticises Beijing missile launch - ReutersChina's Pacific ally Kiribati criticises Beijing missile launch  Reuters

Kiribati - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateKiribati  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Kiribati’s pro-China government faces test of voters - BBC.comKiribati’s pro-China government faces test of voters  BBC.com

Kiribati’s pro-China government faces test as election begins - The GuardianKiribati’s pro-China government faces test as election begins  The Guardian

Pacific island country Kiribati holds presidential election - chinadailyhkPacific island country Kiribati holds presidential election  chinadailyhk

WHO supports Kiribati to employ a One Health approach to advancing food safety - World Health OrganizationWHO supports Kiribati to employ a One Health approach to advancing food safety  World Health Organization

COP 29 | Kiribati’s Progress on Adaptation Action: Successes and additional support needed for implementation - IISD Reporting ServicesCOP 29 | Kiribati’s Progress on Adaptation Action: Successes and additional support needed for implementation  IISD Reporting Services

On International Day Against Nuclear Tests, WCC shares perspective from Kiribati - World Council of ChurchesOn International Day Against Nuclear Tests, WCC shares perspective from Kiribati  World Council of Churches

PIRAS Country Update: Kiribati - IFADPIRAS Country Update: Kiribati  IFAD

Kiribati president secures 3rd term as China, US vie for Pacific leverage - VOA AsiaKiribati president secures 3rd term as China, US vie for Pacific leverage  VOA Asia

Kiribati heads to polls in test for pro-China government - VOA AsiaKiribati heads to polls in test for pro-China government  VOA Asia

17 January 2025: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs - Australian Institute of International Affairs17 January 2025: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs  Australian Institute of International Affairs

Why Kiribati should say yes to the Pacific Engagement Visa - devpolicy.orgWhy Kiribati should say yes to the Pacific Engagement Visa  devpolicy.org

Deputy PM in dash to Kiribati as diplomatic ban lifts - MSNDeputy PM in dash to Kiribati as diplomatic ban lifts  MSN

Severe Flooding in the Atoll Nations of Tuvalu and Kiribati Triggered by a Distant Tropical Cyclone Pam - FrontiersSevere Flooding in the Atoll Nations of Tuvalu and Kiribati Triggered by a Distant Tropical Cyclone Pam  Frontiers

Joseph Kirite from Kiribati moves to Fiji to expand his music career after releasing 10 albums - FijivillageJoseph Kirite from Kiribati moves to Fiji to expand his music career after releasing 10 albums  Fijivillage

Kiribati poll results show pro-China leader retains parliamentary seat - VOA AsiaKiribati poll results show pro-China leader retains parliamentary seat  VOA Asia

Kiribati’s pro-China government bars foreign officials from visiting until 2025, citing elections - The Associated PressKiribati’s pro-China government bars foreign officials from visiting until 2025, citing elections  The Associated Press

Analysing the accountability ecosystem in Kiribati - La Trobe UniversityAnalysing the accountability ecosystem in Kiribati  La Trobe University

Kiribati: In-Depth - Asian Development BankKiribati: In-Depth  Asian Development Bank

An election in Kiribati provokes Western alarm about Beijing’s sway in Pacific atoll nation - The Associated PressAn election in Kiribati provokes Western alarm about Beijing’s sway in Pacific atoll nation  The Associated Press

Kiribati goes to election in which China ties, climate stance face test - ReutersKiribati goes to election in which China ties, climate stance face test  Reuters

Ground broken for temple on tiny Pacific island nation of Kiribati - Church NewsGround broken for temple on tiny Pacific island nation of Kiribati  Church News

The Pacific Atoll Countries - Republic of Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu: Country Climate and Development Report (2024) - ReliefWebThe Pacific Atoll Countries - Republic of Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu: Country Climate and Development Report (2024)  ReliefWeb

Kiribati's pro-China government faces election test - RFI EnglishKiribati's pro-China government faces election test  RFI English

Humanitarian warehouse to strengthen disaster preparedness in Kiribati - PreventionWebHumanitarian warehouse to strengthen disaster preparedness in Kiribati  PreventionWeb

First Presidency announces Tarawa Kiribati Temple groundbreaking - Church NewsFirst Presidency announces Tarawa Kiribati Temple groundbreaking  Church News

ADB, Partners to Increase Access to Clean Energy in Kiribati - Asian Development BankADB, Partners to Increase Access to Clean Energy in Kiribati  Asian Development Bank

Kiribati launch Marine Spatial Planning with Pacific BioScapes - IUCNKiribati launch Marine Spatial Planning with Pacific BioScapes  IUCN

Seafood access in Kiribati - Nature.comSeafood access in Kiribati  Nature.com

News for Temple Groundbreakings in Kansas and Kiribati - Church NewsroomNews for Temple Groundbreakings in Kansas and Kiribati  Church Newsroom

Kiribati enhancing climate resilience through the upgrading of its National Building Codes - PreventionWebKiribati enhancing climate resilience through the upgrading of its National Building Codes  PreventionWeb

Kiribati May Be Surrounded by Water, but There’s Not Enough to Drink - PassBlueKiribati May Be Surrounded by Water, but There’s Not Enough to Drink  PassBlue

‘Indians helped me go viral’ — Utah-based social media consultant on posing as Kiribati govt on X - ThePrint‘Indians helped me go viral’ — Utah-based social media consultant on posing as Kiribati govt on X  ThePrint

Kiribati fishermen tell how they survived being lost at sea for 33 days and solved a family mystery - ABC NewsKiribati fishermen tell how they survived being lost at sea for 33 days and solved a family mystery  ABC News

Kiribati country profile - BBC.comKiribati country profile  BBC.com

Kiribati’s upcoming presidential election: a chance for a reset - The StrategistKiribati’s upcoming presidential election: a chance for a reset  The Strategist

Female election candidates seek ‘power to change’ Kiribati male-dominated politics - BenarNewsFemale election candidates seek ‘power to change’ Kiribati male-dominated politics  BenarNews

China inks closer fishery ties with Kiribati, including deal involving controversy-plagued Ocean Family - SeafoodSourceChina inks closer fishery ties with Kiribati, including deal involving controversy-plagued Ocean Family  SeafoodSource

WFP Pacific – 2023 Kiribati mVAM Bulletin Round 2 (Sep – Oct) - WFPWFP Pacific – 2023 Kiribati mVAM Bulletin Round 2 (Sep – Oct)  WFP

Countering the climate crisis in Kiribati - World Health OrganizationCountering the climate crisis in Kiribati  World Health Organization

US cautions after Hawaii neighbor Kiribati gets Chinese police - ReutersUS cautions after Hawaii neighbor Kiribati gets Chinese police  Reuters

The Kiribati Project: A Powerful Testament to Environmental Justice - Loyola University ChicagoThe Kiribati Project: A Powerful Testament to Environmental Justice  Loyola University Chicago

Category: Kiribati - VATCalcCategory: Kiribati  VATCalc

Spirit of Cooperation: UNDP Reaffirms Commitment Towards an Empowered and Sustainable Future for Kiribati - UNDPSpirit of Cooperation: UNDP Reaffirms Commitment Towards an Empowered and Sustainable Future for Kiribati  UNDP

China-friendly Kiribati president aims for third and final term - Nikkei AsiaChina-friendly Kiribati president aims for third and final term  Nikkei Asia

Kiribati election drama: Ruling party candidate defects to challenge incumbent president - RNZKiribati election drama: Ruling party candidate defects to challenge incumbent president  RNZ

Coast Guard aids in rescue of 3 Kiribati fishermen - U.S. Coast GuardCoast Guard aids in rescue of 3 Kiribati fishermen  U.S. Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard assists Kiribati with rescue of 2 people aboard damaged sailboat - U.S. Coast GuardU.S. Coast Guard assists Kiribati with rescue of 2 people aboard damaged sailboat  U.S. Coast Guard

Australian-born judge challenges deportation from Kiribati amid long-running judicial crisis - The GuardianAustralian-born judge challenges deportation from Kiribati amid long-running judicial crisis  The Guardian

It's Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati: Kiribati Language Week - The University of AucklandIt's Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati: Kiribati Language Week  The University of Auckland

Exclusive: Chinese police work in Kiribati, Hawaii's Pacific neighbour - ReutersExclusive: Chinese police work in Kiribati, Hawaii's Pacific neighbour  Reuters

“Living their best, healthiest lives”: Delivering Medical Supplies to Remote Islands in Kiribati - World Bank Group“Living their best, healthiest lives”: Delivering Medical Supplies to Remote Islands in Kiribati  World Bank Group

Kiribati climate change and disaster risk finance assessment: Final report - PreventionWebKiribati climate change and disaster risk finance assessment: Final report  PreventionWeb

Celebrate Kiribati Language Week 2024 - Parliament NZCelebrate Kiribati Language Week 2024  Parliament NZ

Kiribati sets sights on overcoming hurdles to e-commerce - UNCTADKiribati sets sights on overcoming hurdles to e-commerce  UNCTAD

Taneti Maamau in pole position to be president again as Kiribati's lawmakers choose speaker - RNZTaneti Maamau in pole position to be president again as Kiribati's lawmakers choose speaker  RNZ

How Kiribati was lost to China - The Sunday GuardianHow Kiribati was lost to China  The Sunday Guardian

US Lawmakers, Officials Voice Concern About Chinese Police on Kiribati - VOA AsiaUS Lawmakers, Officials Voice Concern About Chinese Police on Kiribati  VOA Asia

Kiribati's government not responsible for viral post, sorry - FRANCE 24 EnglishKiribati's government not responsible for viral post, sorry  FRANCE 24 English

COVID-19 Prevention Drives Boost for Public Health in Kiribati - World Bank GroupCOVID-19 Prevention Drives Boost for Public Health in Kiribati  World Bank Group

Doherty Institute leads AMR training to support capacity building in Kiribati - The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityDoherty Institute leads AMR training to support capacity building in Kiribati  The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

U.S., Kiribati Conducts Training Exchange at Sea in Pacific on USCGC Stratton’s Return to U.S. - Pacific CommandU.S., Kiribati Conducts Training Exchange at Sea in Pacific on USCGC Stratton’s Return to U.S.  Pacific Command

Kiribati to carry out considerable efforts in sound management of chemicals and waste - UNEPKiribati to carry out considerable efforts in sound management of chemicals and waste  UNEP

Migration with dignity? Kiribati swaps escape to purchased Fiji plot for sea walls to save their land - CNAMigration with dignity? Kiribati swaps escape to purchased Fiji plot for sea walls to save their land  CNA

News - U.S. Coast Guard conduct joint patrol with Kiribati partners under Operation Blue Pacific - DVIDSNews - U.S. Coast Guard conduct joint patrol with Kiribati partners under Operation Blue Pacific  DVIDS

The United States Provides Immediate Assistance to Respond to Drought in Kiribati | Press Release - USAIDThe United States Provides Immediate Assistance to Respond to Drought in Kiribati | Press Release  USAID

To plan a sustainable future for seafood access in small island developing states, researchers highlight solutions hiding in plain sight - UC Santa CruzTo plan a sustainable future for seafood access in small island developing states, researchers highlight solutions hiding in plain sight  UC Santa Cruz

Why Chinese policing in Pacific island countries is a problem - The StrategistWhy Chinese policing in Pacific island countries is a problem  The Strategist

Space Camp 2024 - US Embassy in FijiSpace Camp 2024  US Embassy in Fiji

Kiribati: UN expert seeks answers on judicial crisis while death of fisheries observer remains unresolved - CivicusKiribati: UN expert seeks answers on judicial crisis while death of fisheries observer remains unresolved  Civicus

Kiribati eliminates lymphatic filariasis - World Health OrganizationKiribati eliminates lymphatic filariasis  World Health Organization

Chinese police work in Kiribati as Beijing widens Pacific ties to counter US - South China Morning PostChinese police work in Kiribati as Beijing widens Pacific ties to counter US  South China Morning Post

UNODC Strengthens Anti-Corruption Efforts in Kiribati with Week-Long Engagement - UNODCUNODC Strengthens Anti-Corruption Efforts in Kiribati with Week-Long Engagement  UNODC

Maaria Henry – a modern-day Moana in Kiribati - World Bank GroupMaaria Henry – a modern-day Moana in Kiribati  World Bank Group

In Kiribati… What’s Possible? - World Bank GroupIn Kiribati… What’s Possible?  World Bank Group

Kiribati boycott planned after presidential vote becomes a one horse race - RNZKiribati boycott planned after presidential vote becomes a one horse race  RNZ

Kiribati ‘feel sorry’ for barring diplomats but it ‘makes sense’, minister says - RNZKiribati ‘feel sorry’ for barring diplomats but it ‘makes sense’, minister says  RNZ

Creating a Sustainable Tomorrow in Kiribati: Dr. Tekeua Uriam Kabiri - World Bank GroupCreating a Sustainable Tomorrow in Kiribati: Dr. Tekeua Uriam Kabiri  World Bank Group

Kiribati Court of Appeal hears deported Judge Lambourne's appeal - RNZKiribati Court of Appeal hears deported Judge Lambourne's appeal  RNZ

Kiribati elections results: a record 5 women elected into 45-seat parliament - RNZKiribati elections results: a record 5 women elected into 45-seat parliament  RNZ

Kiribati MPs to elect Speaker today - RNZKiribati MPs to elect Speaker today  RNZ

BYU–Pathway Worldwide Tells Adults in Kiribati: ‘You Will Have a Future Here’ - Church NewsroomBYU–Pathway Worldwide Tells Adults in Kiribati: ‘You Will Have a Future Here’  Church Newsroom

People urgently fleeing climate crisis cannot be sent home, UN rules - BBC.comPeople urgently fleeing climate crisis cannot be sent home, UN rules  BBC.com

Kiribati's Tides Threaten the Link Between Land and Memory - National Geographic SocietyKiribati's Tides Threaten the Link Between Land and Memory  National Geographic Society

CORVI Risk Assessment: Tarawa, Kiribati - Stimson CenterCORVI Risk Assessment: Tarawa, Kiribati  Stimson Center

Making Kiribati’s One Main Road Safer - World Bank GroupMaking Kiribati’s One Main Road Safer  World Bank Group

Kiribati tourism sustainable policy shapes eco-tourism future - Travel And Tour WorldKiribati tourism sustainable policy shapes eco-tourism future  Travel And Tour World

Kiribati World Tourism Day 2021 - UNWTOKiribati World Tourism Day 2021  UNWTO