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
Kiribati - BBC
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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

Kiribati viral post: Consultant says 'Indians helped me go viral' - ThePrintKiribati viral post: Consultant says 'Indians helped me go viral'  ThePrint

New Year 2024: Kiribati becomes first nation to welcome 2024 - PTC NewsNew Year 2024: Kiribati becomes first nation to welcome 2024  PTC News

Countering the climate crisis in Kiribati - World Health Organization (WHO)Countering the climate crisis in Kiribati  World Health Organization (WHO)

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

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

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

US Lawmakers, Officials Voice Concern About Chinese Police on Kiribati - Voice of America - VOA NewsUS Lawmakers, Officials Voice Concern About Chinese Police on Kiribati  Voice of America - VOA News

Kiribati becomes first place to celebrate New Year 2024 - DNA IndiaKiribati becomes first place to celebrate New Year 2024  DNA India

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

Chinese medical team in Kiribati races against time to save local girl, winning applause - Global TimesChinese medical team in Kiribati races against time to save local girl, winning applause  Global Times

Kiribati becomes first place to celebrate New Year 2024 - Republic WorldKiribati becomes first place to celebrate New Year 2024  Republic World

EU and Kiribati agree on a new fisheries protocol to their sustainable fisheries partnership agreement - European UnionEU and Kiribati agree on a new fisheries protocol to their sustainable fisheries partnership agreement  European Union

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

Kiribati Threshold Program Signing - Millennium Challenge CorporationKiribati Threshold Program Signing  Millennium Challenge Corporation

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

Growing Chinese influence in Pacific sparks alarm as Kiribati turns to Beijing for policing - Republic WorldGrowing Chinese influence in Pacific sparks alarm as Kiribati turns to Beijing for policing  Republic World

WHO and UNDP launch US$17.85 million Global Environment Facility-funded project supporting climate resilient ... - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO and UNDP launch US$17.85 million Global Environment Facility-funded project supporting climate resilient ...  World Health Organization (WHO)

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

Towards a positive future for Kiribati - Hydro InternationalTowards a positive future for Kiribati  Hydro International

Kiribati - Millennium Challenge CorporationKiribati  Millennium Challenge Corporation

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Signing Ceremony with Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Alice Albright and ... - Department of StateSecretary Antony J. Blinken At a Signing Ceremony with Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Alice Albright and ...  Department of State

Kiribati CRPD Workshop 2024 - ESCAP NewsKiribati CRPD Workshop 2024  ESCAP News

Pre-exposure prophylaxis feasibility assessment and implementation framework in Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall ... - United Nations Development ProgrammePre-exposure prophylaxis feasibility assessment and implementation framework in Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall ...  United Nations Development Programme

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

A Rising Force: Young Athletes in Kiribati Making a Difference - UNICEFA Rising Force: Young Athletes in Kiribati Making a Difference  UNICEF

Kiribati invited to join the Convention on Cybercrime - Cybercrime - Council of EuropeKiribati invited to join the Convention on Cybercrime - Cybercrime  Council of Europe

US Alerts Pacific After Report of Chinese Police in Kiribati - BloombergUS Alerts Pacific After Report of Chinese Police in Kiribati  Bloomberg

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

Japan Runs Inaugural Cyber Defense Drills With Pacific Island Nations - Dark ReadingJapan Runs Inaugural Cyber Defense Drills With Pacific Island Nations  Dark Reading

Kiribati media guide - BBC.comKiribati media guide  BBC.com

Kiribati judge hopes to finally have day in court - RNZKiribati judge hopes to finally have day in court  RNZ

US Coast Guard boards Chinese fishing boats near Kiribati, official says - ReutersUS Coast Guard boards Chinese fishing boats near Kiribati, official says  Reuters

Air Kiribati adds wet-leased B737 capacity - ch-aviationAir Kiribati adds wet-leased B737 capacity  ch-aviation

Kiribati Industrial Policy Inception workshop - ESCAP NewsKiribati Industrial Policy Inception workshop  ESCAP News

With phosphate mining, threat of displacement returns to Kiribati - Mining TechnologyWith phosphate mining, threat of displacement returns to Kiribati  Mining Technology

Suspended Australian judge facing deportation from Kiribati in court on Tuesday - The Straits TimesSuspended Australian judge facing deportation from Kiribati in court on Tuesday  The Straits Times

PACIFIC MARINES, KIRIBATI AND U.S. EMBASSY SUVA COMMEMORATE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE ... - DVIDSPACIFIC MARINES, KIRIBATI AND U.S. EMBASSY SUVA COMMEMORATE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE ...  DVIDS

Kiribati actors advance a 10-year strategy for a competitive domestic tuna value chain | KOFAP | Organisation des ... - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsKiribati actors advance a 10-year strategy for a competitive domestic tuna value chain | KOFAP | Organisation des ...  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Kiribati's National Day - United States Department of State - Department of StateKiribati's National Day - United States Department of State  Department of State

Home - Kiribati | The Netherlands and Kiribati - The Netherlands and YouHome - Kiribati | The Netherlands and Kiribati  The Netherlands and You

Chinese military-run hospital ship arrives in Kiribati - ReutersChinese military-run hospital ship arrives in Kiribati  Reuters

Kiribati atoll 2000 km from Hawaii gets U.S. wharf as China eyes airport - ReutersKiribati atoll 2000 km from Hawaii gets U.S. wharf as China eyes airport  Reuters

The Republic of Kiribati Islands Faces an Uncertain Future - Orion MagazineThe Republic of Kiribati Islands Faces an Uncertain Future  Orion Magazine

Kiribati Country Profile | Pacific Islands | U.S. Agency for International Development - USAIDKiribati Country Profile | Pacific Islands | U.S. Agency for International Development  USAID

New opportunities for women in Kiribati's Virgin Coconut Oil Facility - United Nations Development ProgrammeNew opportunities for women in Kiribati's Virgin Coconut Oil Facility  United Nations Development Programme

USCG checks out long-distance fleet in Kiribati - Fiskerforum.comUSCG checks out long-distance fleet in Kiribati  Fiskerforum.com

Kiribati's climate resilience set to get a boost with support from WHO and KOICA - World Health Organization (WHO)Kiribati's climate resilience set to get a boost with support from WHO and KOICA  World Health Organization (WHO)

Kiribati: Banaban islanders displaced by past phosphate mines protest new agreement - CivicusKiribati: Banaban islanders displaced by past phosphate mines protest new agreement  Civicus

Building a Sustainable Future Together: Kiribati's Journey with Cooperatives - United Nations Development ProgrammeBuilding a Sustainable Future Together: Kiribati's Journey with Cooperatives  United Nations Development Programme

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

Kiribati's X account went viral. The government says it's fake - SBS NewsKiribati's X account went viral. The government says it's fake  SBS News

Church of Jesus Christ is providing clean water in Kiribati - Church NewsChurch of Jesus Christ is providing clean water in Kiribati  Church News

“this is not culture” / “yes, it is”: Conceptualising Kiribati as an Interstitial Island in the Chinese Pacific - ScienceDirect.com“this is not culture” / “yes, it is”: Conceptualising Kiribati as an Interstitial Island in the Chinese Pacific  ScienceDirect.com

Latter-day Saints Help with Kiribati Independence Day Preparations - NewsroomLatter-day Saints Help with Kiribati Independence Day Preparations  Newsroom

One Man Making Life Better for the People of Kiribati - NewsroomOne Man Making Life Better for the People of Kiribati  Newsroom

Priorities for effective employment and wage policies discussed in Kiribati - ILOPriorities for effective employment and wage policies discussed in Kiribati  ILO

US cautions after Hawaii neighbor Kiribati gets Chinese police - The IndependentUS cautions after Hawaii neighbor Kiribati gets Chinese police  The Independent

Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield's Meeting with President Taneti Maamau of Kiribati in Rarotonga ... - United States Mission to the United NationsReadout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield's Meeting with President Taneti Maamau of Kiribati in Rarotonga ...  United States Mission to the United Nations

Ibrahim dives through deep waves for the better health of i-Kiribati children - UNICEFIbrahim dives through deep waves for the better health of i-Kiribati children  UNICEF

How a man faked Kiribati government's X account - ABC NewsHow a man faked Kiribati government's X account  ABC News

Special Envoy for Pacific Island Countries Affairs of the Chinese Government Qian Bo Visits Kiribati - MFA ChinaSpecial Envoy for Pacific Island Countries Affairs of the Chinese Government Qian Bo Visits Kiribati  MFA China

Kiribati Islands to Benefit from Desalination Project Partnership - NewsroomKiribati Islands to Benefit from Desalination Project Partnership  Newsroom

Kiribati - Indo-Pacific Defense ForumKiribati  Indo-Pacific Defense Forum

Ready to fight fire in Kiribati - Australian Department of DefenceReady to fight fire in Kiribati  Australian Department of Defence

Podiatry team visits Kiribati to kickstart diabetic footcare - University of South AustraliaPodiatry team visits Kiribati to kickstart diabetic footcare  University of South Australia

Kiribati's men's football team withdraw from Pacific Games, just two weeks before competition starts - ABC NewsKiribati's men's football team withdraw from Pacific Games, just two weeks before competition starts  ABC News

From having never played overseas to taking on the Pacific Games — Kiribati's rugby sevens team is keen for a win - ABC NewsFrom having never played overseas to taking on the Pacific Games — Kiribati's rugby sevens team is keen for a win  ABC News

US cautions Pacific nations after Hawaii neighbour Kiribati gets Chinese police - The Straits TimesUS cautions Pacific nations after Hawaii neighbour Kiribati gets Chinese police  The Straits Times

Kiribati Prepares for 'Migration With Dignity' to Confront the Ravages of Climate Change - The WireKiribati Prepares for 'Migration With Dignity' to Confront the Ravages of Climate Change  The Wire

Kiribati President reluctant for same agreement with Australia as climate change resettlement deal struck with Tuvalu - ABC NewsKiribati President reluctant for same agreement with Australia as climate change resettlement deal struck with Tuvalu  ABC News

Kiribati: Opposition calls for answers to judicial crisis - CivicusKiribati: Opposition calls for answers to judicial crisis  Civicus

UN agency waiting to hear from Kiribati govt on judge suspensions - RNZUN agency waiting to hear from Kiribati govt on judge suspensions  RNZ

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

AFP stands alongside Kiribati Police for inaugural Police National Day celebrations - Australian Federal PoliceAFP stands alongside Kiribati Police for inaugural Police National Day celebrations  Australian Federal Police

Kiribati - mVAM Bulletin - September-October 2023 - Kiribati - ReliefWebKiribati - mVAM Bulletin - September-October 2023 - Kiribati  ReliefWeb

Tuvalu, Kiribati climate migrants `need immigration pathway' - The University of AucklandTuvalu, Kiribati climate migrants `need immigration pathway'  The University of Auckland

High Commissioner to Kiribati | Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs - Minister for Foreign AffairsHigh Commissioner to Kiribati | Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs  Minister for Foreign Affairs

“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

People in Kiribati at high risk to climate crisis and multiple health threats - Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) InternationalPeople in Kiribati at high risk to climate crisis and multiple health threats  Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International

Kiribati-New Zealand partner to prioritise healthcare - RNZKiribati-New Zealand partner to prioritise healthcare  RNZ

Celebrate Kiribati Tungaru Language Week 2023 - New Zealand Parliament - Parliament NZCelebrate Kiribati Tungaru Language Week 2023 - New Zealand Parliament  Parliament NZ

Kiribati: Remote island nation faces a triple threat to health - Doctors Without Borders (MSF-USA)Kiribati: Remote island nation faces a triple threat to health  Doctors Without Borders (MSF-USA)

Kiribati - The Land of No Tomorrow? - TERIKiribati - The Land of No Tomorrow?  TERI

Policy Brief: Invasive Species Threaten Globally Important Seabirds in Kiribati | SDG Knowledge Hub | IISD - IISD's SDG Knowledge HubPolicy Brief: Invasive Species Threaten Globally Important Seabirds in Kiribati | SDG Knowledge Hub | IISD  IISD's SDG Knowledge Hub

Kiribati eliminates lymphatic filariasis - World Health Organization (WHO)Kiribati eliminates lymphatic filariasis  World Health Organization (WHO)

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

Kiribati atoll gets US wharf as China eyes airport - The Straits TimesKiribati atoll gets US wharf as China eyes airport  The Straits Times

US Coast Guard boards Chinese fishing boats near Pacific island - Sydney Morning HeraldUS Coast Guard boards Chinese fishing boats near Pacific island  Sydney Morning Herald

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

Japan's defense forces to visit Kiribati on biggest-ever Indo-Pacific tour - Nikkei AsiaJapan's defense forces to visit Kiribati on biggest-ever Indo-Pacific tour  Nikkei Asia

Pacfic Games 2023: Lifter Katoatau leads Kiribati's surge in Honiara - RNZPacfic Games 2023: Lifter Katoatau leads Kiribati's surge in Honiara  RNZ

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

Responding to drought in Kiribati - Kiribati - ReliefWebResponding to drought in Kiribati - Kiribati  ReliefWeb

Kiribati by-election raises red flags six months ahead of national elections - ABC NewsKiribati by-election raises red flags six months ahead of national elections  ABC News

Kiribati | Médecins Sans Frontières Australia | Doctors Without Borders - Médecins Sans Frontières AustraliaKiribati | Médecins Sans Frontières Australia | Doctors Without Borders  Médecins Sans Frontières Australia

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

New Year’s traditions for Kiribati, Samoa and Tonga - the first places to ring in 2024 - The MirrorNew Year’s traditions for Kiribati, Samoa and Tonga - the first places to ring in 2024  The Mirror

Connecting to culture during Te Taetae ni Kiribati - The University of AucklandConnecting to culture during Te Taetae ni Kiribati  The University of Auckland