Kiribati, an island republic in the Central Pacific, comprises 33 coral atolls and isles stretching along the equator. With lagoons and white-sand beaches, many of its islands are uninhabited, offering a remote setting for fishing, diving and bird-watching. The crowded capital, South Tarawa, made up of small islets, retains remnants of WWII battles fought on its shores, and is known for folk dancing and handicrafts.
Languages: I-Kiribati, English (official)
Ethnic Groups: Micronesian 98.8%, other 1.2%
Belief Systems: Roman Catholic 55%, Protestant 36%, Mormon 3.1%, Bahai 2.2%, Seventh-Day Adventist 1.9%, other 1.8%
Demographics:
Population: 104488 people (World Rank: 200th) (2014 estimate)
Population Density: 334 people/mi^2 (People per Square Mile) (World Rank: 91st) (2014 estimate)
Population Growth: 1.23 %/yr (World Rank: 108th) (2013 estimate)
Life Expectancy: 68.9 years (World Rank: 157th) (2013 estimate)
Median Age: 22.5 years (World Rank: 128th) (2010 estimate)
Sites for More Information:
Map of Kiribati
Worldatlas.com
Country Profile for Kiribati
United Nations
Kiribati - General Information
Encyclopedia.com
Tourism:
Travel Info for Kiribati
Travelnotes.org
Language Resources:
Learn the Language of Kiribati
More Info on the Language of Kiribati
Government Related:
Government of Kiribati Web Sites
by Gunnar Anzinger.
