Kiribati: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Kiribati

Kiribati is a country in Micronesia. Its capital is South Tarawa. It covers about 811 km² (313 sq mi). Official languages include English and Gilbertese. Kiribati has no land borders with other countries.

Kiribati at a glance

Official name
Independent and Sovereign Republic of Kiribati
Capital
South Tarawa
Region
Micronesia (Oceania)
Area
811 km² (313 sq mi)
Official languages
English and Gilbertese
Currency
Australian dollar ($) and Kiribati dollar ($)
People
I-Kiribati
Calling code
+686
Internet domain
.ki
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Kiribati is South Tarawa.

Kiribati is in Micronesia, part of the Oceania region.

Kiribati uses the Australian dollar ($) and Kiribati dollar ($).

Kiribati has 2 official languages: English and Gilbertese.

Kiribati has no land borders with other countries.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).