Kiribati

American  

[keer-ee-bah-tee, keer-uh-bas] / ˌkɪər iˈbɑ ti, ˈkɪər əˌbæs /

noun

1. a republic in the central Pacific Ocean, on the equator, comprising 33 islands. 263 sq. mi. (681 sq. km). Tarawa.

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Kiribati British  

/ ˌkɪrɪˈbæs, ˌkɪrɪˈbætɪ /

noun

1. an independent republic in the W Pacific: comprises 33 islands including Banaba (Ocean Island), the Gilbert and Phoenix Islands, and eight of the Line Islands; part of the British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands until 1975; became self-governing in 1977 and gained full independence in 1979 as the Republic of Kiribati; a member of the Commonwealth. Official languages: English, I-Kiribati (Gilbertese) is widely spoken. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: Australian dollar. Capital: Bairiki islet, in Tarawa atoll. Pop: 103 248 (2013 est). Area: 684 sq km (264 sq miles)

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Kiribati

Ruth Cross Kwansing, a government minister in Kiribati, said the concept of a "Blue Pacific continent" is fundamental to the region, and is driving the indignation.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

The Kiribati government says it is expanding the country's own tuna processing and canning facilities rather than just selling licences to foreign ships.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

Yet despite this hope, Kiribati and its territorial waters face an existential threat from climate change.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

Yet, while the ocean is intimately linked to the culture, livelihoods and economy of Kiribati, it is also the country's biggest threat.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

Kiribati:   The Gilbert Islands were granted self-rule by the UK in   1971 and complete independence in 1979 under the new name of   Kiribati.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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