Overview:

The Gilbertese rendition of Gilberts, the plural of the English name of the nation’s main archipelago, the Gilbert Islands.

Capital: Tarawa

Dialing code: +686

Airport code: TRW, NGTA

Continent: Oceania

Area: 313 sq mi (811 sq km)

Currency: Kiribati dollar

Official Language: Gilbertese

Population: 1.35 Lakhs (Approx.)

Religion: Christianity, Roman Catholic

National Day: July 12

National Animal: Frigatebird

National Fruit: Coconut

National Flower: Plumeria Frangipanis

National Tree: Giant Swamp Taro

National sport: Football

Flag:

The Yellow frigatebird symbolizes command over the sea, freedom, and dance patterns. The blue and white wavy bands represent the Pacific Ocean, which surrounds Kiribati, and the sun refers to Kiribati’s position astride the Equator.

Weather in Kiribati:

Summer: April to August

Autumn: January to March

Winter: December to January

Spring: September to October

Food and drinks in Kiribati:

Kiribati Food Culture:

Freshly caught seafood, pork, chicken, and vital food crops such as coconut, taro, breadfruit, pumpkin, papaya, and bananas, are the traditional diet in Kiribati.

Must-try Foods:

Te Inai
Batata Mash
Kiribati pumpkin Coconut soup
Palusami

Kiribati Drinks:

The Karewe is a palm wine beverage made from ‘toddy” in Kiribati.

Beer is overwhelmingly the most popular alcoholic beverage in Kiribati among the locals, but there are no local breweries so all beer is imported from other countries.

Economics of Kiribati:

Kiribati Income Source:

Kiribati's income sources are

Tourism
Fishing
Seafarers

Kiribati Import things:

Fishing Ships
Refined petroleum
Rice
Drinking water

Kiribati exports things:

Fish
Coconut product Copra
Shark fines

Culture of Kiribati:

The Kiribati Society is Conservative and resistant to change; ties to family and traditional land remain strong and conspicuous displays of individual achievement. Community meetings under the maneaba to socialize and feast, respect elderly people, guest hospitality and importance of family remain important facets of the culture of Kiribati.

Sports in Kiribati:

National game of Kiribati:

Football is the most popular sport in Kiribati. A large portion of the Kiribati population enjoys football.

Popular Games in Kiribati:

Football, Table tennis, Weight-lifting, athletics, basketball, and tennis are popular games in Kiribati.

Transport in Kiribati:

How many airports in Kiribati:

There are 23 airports including international, private, and domestic. Bonriki International Airport is the largest airport in Kiribati.

Main transport in Kiribati:

Ships are the main transport in Kiribati. There is no railway and the bus service is simply shared minivans that double as charted taxis.

How many countries travel without visas to Kiribati:

91 countries without visas. It grants 13 e-visas and 33 on-arrival visas. 89 countries are required for a visa.

The Kiribati passport ranks 90^th in the world.

Tourism in Kiribati:

The Kiribati people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Outer islands you will find traditional culture is still very much alive.

Must visit places in Kiribati:

Tarawa
Aranuka island
Nikumaroro Island
Abaiang

Festivals in Kiribati:

New Year’s Day:

Date: December 31^st

The Year –ending celebration is definitely one the most famous festival in Kiribati. With fireworks lighting up the sky, It isn’t difficult to see why this is one of the most famous Kiribati festivals and holidays.

Christmas:

Date: 25 December

The Kiribati, people also choir singing, dancing, canoe racing, and a myrid of other sports right up until New Year. Locals attend church followed by much eating, gift-giving, and merriment, just like they do back home.

Independence Day:

Date: 10 October

Kiribati is celebrating the day the Gilbert Islands gained independence from Great in July of 1979. The holiday officially takes place on July 12, and the festivities last for several days, starting around the 9^th.

Youth Day:

Date: August

August 4^th sees the forward-thinking government focus its energy on Kiribati youth, with the promise of better opportunities through various workshops and programs.

Defense in Kiribati:

Kiribati has no army. The Australia and New Zealand countries provide defense assistance under the bilateral agreements.

Interesting Facts of Kiribati:

No army in Kiribati
Total area is only 811 km.
90 % of the Kiribati are Christians
The only food widely available is seafood and coconuts.
Kiribati has only five Villages.

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