Where is Kiribati located geographically?

central Pacific Ocean
Kiribati (pronounced Kiribas) is an independent republic within the Commonwealth of Nations, located in the central Pacific Ocean, about 4,000 km (about 2,500 mi) southwest of Hawaii. It is part of the division of the Pacific islands that is known as Micronesia.

Where is Kiribati situated?

Oceania
Kiribati/Continent

What is unique about Kiribati location?

The map above shows the most interesting fact about Kiribati: It’s the only nation in all 4 hemispheres of the world (North, South, East and West). The country is also the furthest ahead of Greenwich meantime at GMT +14, making it the first country in the world to ring-in the New Year.

What is the latitude and longitude of Kiribati?

3.3704° S, 168.7340° W
Kiribati/Coordinates

What language does Kiribati speak?

Kiribati
English
Kiribati/Official languages

What do you call a person from Kiribati?

The people are Micronesian, and the vast majority speak Gilbertese (or I-Kiribati). English, which is the official language, is also widely spoken, especially on Tarawa.

Is Kiribati safe?

Kiribati is generally a safe place to travel. However, it may be risky to be outside after dark in Beito or along the beach in South Tarawa, especially for single females. However, virtually all problems are caused by adults’ excessive drinking habits, not career criminals.

Why is Kiribati special?

Kiribati is the only country in the world to be situated in all four cardinal hemispheres. Kiribati gained its independence from the United Kingdom, becoming a sovereign state in 1979. The capital, Tarawa, now the most populated area, consists of a number of islets, connected by a series of causeways.

What languages are spoken in Kiribati?