Austrailia
Capital : Canberra
Fiji
Capital : Suva
Kiribati
Capital : Bairiki
Marshal Is.
Capital : Majuro
Micronesia
Capital : Kolonia
Nauru
New Zealand
Capital : Wellington
Palau
Capital : Koror
Papaua New Guinia
Capital : Port Moresby
Solomon Is.
Capital : Honiara
Tonga
Capital : Nuku' alofa
Tuvalu
Capital : Funafuti
Vanuatu
Capital : Port - vita
Western Samoa
Capital : Apia
Currency : Tala
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Kiribati
Kiribati | Map Kiribati
Kiribati (pronounced kee-ree-bus) that comprises the 33 atolls was
formerly known as Gilbert Islands that acquired self-rule by the UK
in 1971. The Gilbert Islands finally declared their independence in
1979 and came to be known as Kiribati.
In 1979 Kiribati entered into a friendship treaty with the US which
abdicated its claims to Phoenix and Line Island groups.
Occupying a vast area in the Pacific, Kiribati is home to large marine
reserve. Kiritimati (Christmas Island) in the Line Islands is famous
as largest atoll in the world.
Travel overview
Rightly famous for its islands and atolls, beautiful, Kiribati is
much more besides. There's certainly plenty of white sand, turquoise
sea and swaying palm trees, but there is also history. Head for the
island of Abemama, where you will find many war relics. The island
is also the home to the royal family.
Considered to be the largest coral atoll in the world, Kiritimati
Island, also known as the Christmas Island, is a bird viewing paradise.
The Abaing Island is home to a Catholic church with rainbow-colored
window frames, while the Butaritari Island is a stunning experience.
Capital: Tarawa
Location: Oceania
Climate: tropical; marine, hot and humid
Total Area: 811 sq km
Total Population: 107,817
Population Growth Rate: 2.235%
Sex Ratio: 0.986 male(s)/female
Ethnic Groups: Micronesian, others
Languages: I-Kiribati, English (official)
Time Zone: UTC+12
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
Type of govt.: republic
Head of Govt.: President Anote Tong
Major Political Parties: Boutokaan Te Koaua Party or BTK , Maneaban
Te Mauri Party or MTM , Maurin Kiribati Pati or MKP, National Progressive
Party or NPP
Participation in International Organizations: ACP, AsDB, C, ICRM,
IDA, IFAD, FAO, IBRD, ICAO, IFC, IFRCS, IOC, ITU, ITUC, ILO, IMF,
IMO, OPCW, PIF, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UPU, Sparteca, SPC, UN, WHO, WMO
Major Agricultural Products: copra, sweet potatoes, taro, breadfruit,
vegetables, fish
Natural Resources & Minerals: phosphate
Industry & Transport: fishing, handicrafts
Airports: 19
Roadways: 670 km
Waterways: 5
Major Trade Partners: Australia, Fiji, Japan, NZ , Belgium , Samoa
, Malaysia , Taiwan , Denmark
Exports: $17 million
Imports: $62 million |
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