Kiribati
A scatter of 33 coral atolls flung across the Pacific, Kiribati is so wide it straddles all four hemispheres. It was the first country to greet the new millennium.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANSÂ â—˘
The upper half is red with a golden frigatebird flying over a rising golden sun; the lower half shows three white wavy stripes on blue. The constitution has no flag provision. The design is conventionally read as the sun over the Pacific with the three white waves for the ocean and for the Gilbert, Phoenix and Line groups, and the frigatebird for command of the sea and for freedom.
Kiribati FACTSÂ â—˘
| Capital | South Tarawa |
|---|---|
| Continent | Insular Oceania |
| Population | 136,488 (2025) |
| Area | 811 km² |
| Population density | 168/km² |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Official languages | English, Gilbertese |
| Calling code | +686 |
| Internet TLD | .ki |
| Time zones | UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00, UTC+14:00 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | KI / KIR |
DID YOU KNOW? ◢
- Its islands span all four hemispheres, crossing both the equator and the 180-degree meridian.
- It was among the first places on Earth to welcome the year 2000, thanks to a shift in the International Date Line.
- Almost all of its land sits just a few metres above sea level, making it one of the lowest-lying nations anywhere.
- It controls one of the largest ocean territories relative to its tiny land area.
Kiribati QUICK ANSWERSÂ â—˘
What is the capital of Kiribati?
The capital of Kiribati is South Tarawa.
What is the population of Kiribati?
Kiribati had a population of 136,488 in 2025.
What currency does Kiribati use?
Kiribati uses the Australian dollar (AUD).
What languages are spoken in Kiribati?
The official languages of Kiribati are English and Gilbertese.
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