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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Accountability Ecosystem in Kiribati: National Roundtable Highlights a Constructive and Unique Landscape of Actors - United Nations Development ProgrammeAccountability Ecosystem in Kiribati: National Roundtable Highlights a Constructive and Unique Landscape of Actors  United Nations Development Programme

ADB Approves $30 Million Grant to Transform Education Access in Kiribati - Asian Development BankADB Approves $30 Million Grant to Transform Education Access in Kiribati  Asian Development Bank

List of 6 Countries Where Planes Can't Land, No. 3 Will Surprise You! - Jagran JoshList of 6 Countries Where Planes Can't Land, No. 3 Will Surprise You!  Jagran Josh

Latter-day Saints celebrate 50 years of faith and growth in Kiribati - Church NewsLatter-day Saints celebrate 50 years of faith and growth in Kiribati  Church News

Red Cross in Kiribati and Vanuatu launch new climate resilience initiative - IFRCRed Cross in Kiribati and Vanuatu launch new climate resilience initiative  IFRC

India Sends Humanitarian Aid to Botswana & Kiribati - NewsonairIndia Sends Humanitarian Aid to Botswana & Kiribati  Newsonair

Navigating an ocean of challenges: Early warning and early action in Kiribati - ReliefWebNavigating an ocean of challenges: Early warning and early action in Kiribati  ReliefWeb

Kiribati? - Disappearing islands from around the world – visit before they're gone - The Economic TimesKiribati? - Disappearing islands from around the world – visit before they're gone  The Economic Times

Kiribati: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report - International Monetary FundKiribati: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report  International Monetary Fund

Wang Yi Meets with President and Foreign Minister of Kiribati Taneti Maamau - fmprc.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with President and Foreign Minister of Kiribati Taneti Maamau  fmprc.gov.cn

Through our lens: I-Kiribati youth tell their story of resilience through photography - World Health Organization (WHO)Through our lens: I-Kiribati youth tell their story of resilience through photography  World Health Organization (WHO)

Kiribati: Rethinking authority in pursuit of a culture of equality - Bahá’í World News ServiceKiribati: Rethinking authority in pursuit of a culture of equality  Bahá’í World News Service

Burden of scabies and bacterial skin infection in Kiribati: results of a national population-based survey 2023 - The LancetBurden of scabies and bacterial skin infection in Kiribati: results of a national population-based survey 2023  The Lancet

Call for Proposals Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu - UN Women Asia and the PacificCall for Proposals Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu  UN Women Asia and the Pacific

Kiribati - Welcome to the United NationsKiribati  Welcome to the United Nations

Betio Port Masterplan Study - ArupBetio Port Masterplan Study  Arup

SVC4SIDS workshop for building resilience to climate change in Kiribati - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSVC4SIDS workshop for building resilience to climate change in Kiribati  Food and Agriculture Organization

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar Resilience for Disaster Recovery in Kiribati” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar Resilience for Disaster Recovery in Kiribati”  fundsforNGOs

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

Citizen Oversight Deepens in Kiribati with Launch of Audit Guide - United Nations Development ProgrammeCitizen Oversight Deepens in Kiribati with Launch of Audit Guide  United Nations Development Programme

Australia’s Direct Aid Program (DAP) in Kiribati - fundsforNGOsAustralia’s Direct Aid Program (DAP) in Kiribati  fundsforNGOs

This is the first country in the world to welcome the New Year - Times of IndiaThis is the first country in the world to welcome the New Year  Times of India

Health workers on island nation of Kiribati face extraordinary challenges, including climate change - Doctors Without BordersHealth workers on island nation of Kiribati face extraordinary challenges, including climate change  Doctors Without Borders

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

Kiribati explores deep-sea mining partnership with China - Offshore MagazineKiribati explores deep-sea mining partnership with China  Offshore Magazine

Land, sea and air surveying for Kiribati’s future - Spatial SourceLand, sea and air surveying for Kiribati’s future  Spatial Source

SVC4SIDS continues engagement and consultations for business planning in Kiribati | KOFAP | ?????? ???? - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSVC4SIDS continues engagement and consultations for business planning in Kiribati | KOFAP | ?????? ????  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

Towards sustainable fish value chains for domestic tuna in Kiribati - A ten-year upgrading strategy (2023–2033) - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTowards sustainable fish value chains for domestic tuna in Kiribati - A ten-year upgrading strategy (2023–2033)  Food and Agriculture Organization

Leave no-one behind: social protection reducing poverty in Kiribati - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreLeave no-one behind: social protection reducing poverty in Kiribati  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

FSPK Offers Hope: Homelessness in Kiribati - The Borgen ProjectFSPK Offers Hope: Homelessness in Kiribati  The Borgen Project

Kiribati minister has a change of heart about special seats for women in parliament - RNZKiribati minister has a change of heart about special seats for women in parliament  RNZ

FM Wang Yi says China ready to work with Kiribati to further advance bilateral ties - news.cgtn.comFM Wang Yi says China ready to work with Kiribati to further advance bilateral ties  news.cgtn.com

Analysis: A US ally is reconsidering aid to a strategic Pacific nation. Will China move in? - CNNAnalysis: A US ally is reconsidering aid to a strategic Pacific nation. Will China move in?  CNN

Beyond Copra: Saving Money, Reducing Poverty, and Diversifying Agriculture in Kiribati - worldbank.orgBeyond Copra: Saving Money, Reducing Poverty, and Diversifying Agriculture in Kiribati  worldbank.org

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

Friends to all: Kiribati’s security partnership requires patience - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteFriends to all: Kiribati’s security partnership requires patience  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

Kiribati Becomes the First Country to Celebrate New Year’s Day - AP7AMKiribati Becomes the First Country to Celebrate New Year’s Day  AP7AM

Kiribati official calls for US visa exemption after CNMI travel 'misunderstanding' - RNZKiribati official calls for US visa exemption after CNMI travel 'misunderstanding'  RNZ

Domestic tuna value chain in Kiribati – Analysis and ten-year upgrading strategy (2023–2033) - Food and Agriculture OrganizationDomestic tuna value chain in Kiribati – Analysis and ten-year upgrading strategy (2023–2033)  Food and Agriculture Organization

New Zealand’s Kiribati Aid Review Further Opens Door for Chinese Influence - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineNew Zealand’s Kiribati Aid Review Further Opens Door for Chinese Influence  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Latter-day Saints Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Church in Kiribati - news-pacific.churchofjesuschrist.orgLatter-day Saints Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Church in Kiribati  news-pacific.churchofjesuschrist.org

India sends 6-bedded container-based dialysis unit to Kiribati - ANI NewsIndia sends 6-bedded container-based dialysis unit to Kiribati  ANI News

East Micronesia Cable System lands at Kiribati - Data Center DynamicsEast Micronesia Cable System lands at Kiribati  Data Center Dynamics

Kiribati: Challenges for press freedom and access to information - Civicus MonitorKiribati: Challenges for press freedom and access to information  Civicus Monitor

Location: Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, Nauru, Kiribati, French Polynesia, New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna - USEmbassy.govLocation: Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, Nauru, Kiribati, French Polynesia, New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna  USEmbassy.gov

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

BYU–Hawaii Students Represent Kiribati with Dignity and Hope at the United Nations General Assembly - BYU–Hawaii NewsBYU–Hawaii Students Represent Kiribati with Dignity and Hope at the United Nations General Assembly  BYU–Hawaii News

On the front line of the climate crisis in Kiribati - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreOn the front line of the climate crisis in Kiribati  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

From Maiana to the Maneaba: A New Generation of Leadership in Kiribati - United Nations Development ProgrammeFrom Maiana to the Maneaba: A New Generation of Leadership in Kiribati  United Nations Development Programme

Dedicated health professionals improve care for people on Kiribati - MSFDedicated health professionals improve care for people on Kiribati  MSF

Explore the best places to visit in Kiribati: Pacific Paradise of Unspoilt Beaches and Culture - AirtelExplore the best places to visit in Kiribati: Pacific Paradise of Unspoilt Beaches and Culture  Airtel

Kiribati Explores Deep-Sea Mining Deal with China Amid Global Regulatory Talks - Investing News NetworkKiribati Explores Deep-Sea Mining Deal with China Amid Global Regulatory Talks  Investing News Network

New Zealand reviews Kiribati aid programme after presidential snub - ReutersNew Zealand reviews Kiribati aid programme after presidential snub  Reuters

Celebrate Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati – Kiribati Language Week - University of AucklandCelebrate Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati – Kiribati Language Week  University of Auckland

Kiribati: Court hears appeal from Judge Lambourne as ruling party stays in power - Civicus MonitorKiribati: Court hears appeal from Judge Lambourne as ruling party stays in power  Civicus Monitor

New Zealand reviews its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation snubs an official’s visit - AP NewsNew Zealand reviews its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation snubs an official’s visit  AP News

Pacific nation of Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China - Radio Free AsiaPacific nation of Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China  Radio Free Asia

How Nonprofits Are Helping Deliver Medical Supplies to Kiribati - The Borgen ProjectHow Nonprofits Are Helping Deliver Medical Supplies to Kiribati  The Borgen Project

How much foreign aid does the US provide to Kiribati? - USAFactsHow much foreign aid does the US provide to Kiribati?  USAFacts

Digital 2025: Kiribati - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Kiribati  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Team aims to find Amelia Earhart’s plane in Pacific nation of Kiribati - Washington TimesTeam aims to find Amelia Earhart’s plane in Pacific nation of Kiribati  Washington Times

Drowning nations: Kiribati and the South Pacific’s fight for survival - Irish ExaminerDrowning nations: Kiribati and the South Pacific’s fight for survival  Irish Examiner

Saudi Arabia, Kiribati Sign Air Transport Services Agreement - ????? ??????? ????????Saudi Arabia, Kiribati Sign Air Transport Services Agreement  ????? ??????? ????????

'We are more than just climate change,' says proud I-Kiribati academic - University of Auckland'We are more than just climate change,' says proud I-Kiribati academic  University of Auckland

National Consultation Workshop on Early Warnings for All and Anticipatory Action in Kiribati (19 - 21 March 2025 - Tarawa, Kiribati) - ReliefWebNational Consultation Workshop on Early Warnings for All and Anticipatory Action in Kiribati (19 - 21 March 2025 - Tarawa, Kiribati)  ReliefWeb

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

Tong fears for Kiribati - Islands BusinessTong fears for Kiribati  Islands Business

Kiribati Emerges as a Spectacular Remote Island Paradise with Untouched Beaches and Vibrant Marine Wonders - Travel And Tour WorldKiribati Emerges as a Spectacular Remote Island Paradise with Untouched Beaches and Vibrant Marine Wonders  Travel And Tour World

Clean Water is Flowing in Kiribati - news-pacific.churchofjesuschrist.orgClean Water is Flowing in Kiribati  news-pacific.churchofjesuschrist.org

Kiribati water crisis worsens - Australian Broadcasting CorporationKiribati water crisis worsens  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Everything You Need to Know About Women’s Rights in Kiribati - The Borgen ProjectEverything You Need to Know About Women’s Rights in Kiribati  The Borgen Project

New Zealand's aid for Kiribati under review after meeting cancelled with Winston Peters - RNZNew Zealand's aid for Kiribati under review after meeting cancelled with Winston Peters  RNZ

Kiribati rejects claims of diplomatic rift over NZ deputy PM’s cancelled visit - Islands BusinessKiribati rejects claims of diplomatic rift over NZ deputy PM’s cancelled visit  Islands Business

Anger at North West Shelf approval spreads through Pacific - AFRAnger at North West Shelf approval spreads through Pacific  AFR

New Zealand’s trouble in paradise - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteNew Zealand’s trouble in paradise  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

Kiribati: Freedom in the World 2025 Country Report - Freedom HouseKiribati: Freedom in the World 2025 Country Report  Freedom House

State of the Media: Kiribati, 2025 - Australian Broadcasting CorporationState of the Media: Kiribati, 2025  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

New Zealand to review aid to Kiribati after the Pacific Island nation snubs an official's visit - The IndependentNew Zealand to review aid to Kiribati after the Pacific Island nation snubs an official's visit  The Independent

Kiribati’s 12yr Old Singing Sensation - ABC Pacific - Australian Broadcasting CorporationKiribati’s 12yr Old Singing Sensation - ABC Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Kiribati: Access to clean water in a climate crisis - Médecins Sans Frontières AustraliaKiribati: Access to clean water in a climate crisis  Médecins Sans Frontières Australia

Kiribati Independence Day - Australian Broadcasting CorporationKiribati Independence Day  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Chile, Costa Rica, Kiribati, French Polynesia, United States, Peru, Samoa and Japan Face Catastrophic Tsunami Threat After Powerful Earthquake Rocks the Pacific - Travel And Tour WorldChile, Costa Rica, Kiribati, French Polynesia, United States, Peru, Samoa and Japan Face Catastrophic Tsunami Threat After Powerful Earthquake Rocks the Pacific  Travel And Tour World

Kiribati: Dedicated health professionals improve care - Médecins Sans Frontières AustraliaKiribati: Dedicated health professionals improve care  Médecins Sans Frontières Australia

Humanitarian warehouse to strengthen disaster preparedness in Kiribati - PreventionWeb.netHumanitarian warehouse to strengthen disaster preparedness in Kiribati  PreventionWeb.net

ABC Radio Australia is now on-air in the Republic of Kiribati - Australian Broadcasting CorporationABC Radio Australia is now on-air in the Republic of Kiribati  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Takaeang, Aranuka residents showcase climate resistance in Kiribati - University of AucklandTakaeang, Aranuka residents showcase climate resistance in Kiribati  University of Auckland

BYU–Hawaii Students Reshape the Future of Kiribati’s Tourism Industry - BYU–Hawaii NewsBYU–Hawaii Students Reshape the Future of Kiribati’s Tourism Industry  BYU–Hawaii News

Kiribati eyes deep-sea mining deal with China - The Straits TimesKiribati eyes deep-sea mining deal with China  The Straits Times

Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China - RNZKiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China  RNZ

World Bank Backs Kiribati's Kiritimati Growth Plan - Mirage NewsWorld Bank Backs Kiribati's Kiritimati Growth Plan  Mirage News

NZ's relationship with Kiribati strained — aid fund under review - 1NewsNZ's relationship with Kiribati strained — aid fund under review  1News

Kiribati dodges aid cuts in NZ review - Islands BusinessKiribati dodges aid cuts in NZ review  Islands Business

Mauri! Nesia Daily celebrates Kiribati Language Week - Australian Broadcasting CorporationMauri! Nesia Daily celebrates Kiribati Language Week  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

New Zealand 'noise' over Kiribati funding cut 'not fair', Maamau says - RNZNew Zealand 'noise' over Kiribati funding cut 'not fair', Maamau says  RNZ

Scaling up medical oxygen in the Pacific: Life-saving oxygen plant now operational in Kiritimati - World Health Organization (WHO)Scaling up medical oxygen in the Pacific: Life-saving oxygen plant now operational in Kiritimati  World Health Organization (WHO)

Kiribati: How dedicated women support healthcare on the islands - Médecins Sans Frontières AustraliaKiribati: How dedicated women support healthcare on the islands  Médecins Sans Frontières Australia

Reliant delivers in the Pacific - defence.gov.auReliant delivers in the Pacific  defence.gov.au

Report shows poverty in Kiribati has plummeted by 75 per cent - Australian Broadcasting CorporationReport shows poverty in Kiribati has plummeted by 75 per cent  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Kiribati Church Leaders Welcome Legal Professionals to Special Devotional - news-pacific.churchofjesuschrist.orgKiribati Church Leaders Welcome Legal Professionals to Special Devotional  news-pacific.churchofjesuschrist.org