Geography
Kiribati is in Micronesia, Oceania. Its listed coordinates are 1.41666666, 173; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Oceania
Kiribati
Kiribati is a country in Micronesia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- Micronesia
- Population
- 120.7 thousand
- Area
- 811 km²
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Official language
- English, Gilbertese
- Calling code
- +686
- Internet TLD
- .ki
- Time zone
- UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00, UTC+14:00
Kiribati map preview: 1.42, 173.00
People and Culture
Kiribati uses English, Gilbertese in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Kiribati varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Kiribati is recorded with the official name Independent and Sovereign Republic of Kiribati. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- South Tarawa
- Micronesia cultural and historic sites
- Oceania map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: South Tarawa
- Time zone data: UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00, UTC+14:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Kiribati is grouped under Oceania.
- Kiribati has a listed area of 811 km².
- Kiribati is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Kiribati
What is the capital of Kiribati?
The capital of Kiribati is South Tarawa.
What continent is Kiribati in?
Kiribati is in Oceania.
What currency does Kiribati use?
Kiribati uses the Australian dollar.
What language is spoken in Kiribati?
English, Gilbertese is listed for Kiribati in this database.