About our Kiribati news
Latest news on Kiribati, an island nation in the central Pacific Ocean. The country consists of 33 atolls and reef islands, with a total land area of 811 square kilometers. The capital city is South Tarawa. The population of Kiribati is 109,000 (2015), and the official languages are English and Gilbertese.
Kiribati is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations, and the World Trade Organization. The country has a tropical climate, with average temperatures ranging from 26 to 32 degrees Celsius.
The economy of Kiribati is based on fishing, agriculture, and tourism. The country's main export products are copra, tuna, and shellfish. Kiribati is a relatively poor country, with a GDP per capita of US$1,700 (2015).