The Republic of Kiribati (pronounced kir-ree-bas) is an island group in the Western Pacific Ocean. It consists of three archipelagos totaling 33 mostly low-lying coral atolls surrounded by extensive reefs, with a total land area of 800 square kilometers.
Kiribati gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1979. Kiribati has an elected president and a legislative assembly. The capital city is Tarawa. Kiribati has few natural resources, and its economy is very small. Kiribati does have small but growing niche markets for fishing, especially at Christmas Island, diving, surfing and bird watching. Tourist facilities are not widely available.
Kiribati Travel Guide
Top Destinations in Kiribati
Betio, Kiribati
Betio is an island and a town at the extreme southwest of South Tarawa in Kiribati. The main port of Tarawa Atoll is located there.
Tarawa, Kiribati
Tarawa is an atoll in the Republic of Kiribati, in the central Pacific Ocean. It comprises North Tarawa, which has much in common with other, more remote ... more
Abaiang, Kiribati
Abaiang is an island in Kiribati. Perfectly situated close and next door to the capital, Tarawa, it is the first island popping up out of a traveller’s or ... more
