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INFORMATION
Full name: Republic of Kiribati
Capital City: Tarawa
Language: English
Currency: Australian Dollar (A$)
Religion: Kiribati Protestant Church, Catholic Church, Bahai'i, Christian denominations, Seventh Day Ads, Mormons
National Anthem: Teirake Kaini Kiribati
Newspaper: EIN News, Event Polynesia, Inside Kiribati
Places to Visit: Kiritimati (Christmas) Island, Tarawa, Abaiang, Abemama, Butaritari
Transport: Travel to Tarawa and Christmas Island by taking international flights. One can choose going to Kiribati via the route of Nauru through Air Nauru. One may travel to Christmas Island with the help of yacht from Honolulu,Suva and Fiji.
Shopping: Kiribati shark-tooth sword,cups from pandanus leaves, Sea-shell necklaces, Gilbertese canoes, baskets, table mats.
INTRODUCTION
Visit to a magnificent destination of Kiribati that are unspoiled and untouched that speaks of a true Pacific culture thereby welcoming you to the mesmerizing blue lagoons and scintillating white sand within a peaceful setting.
LOCATION OF KIRIBATI
Kiribati, which is spelt as Kiribas, is known as the "smell of the sea", was previously called as the 'Gilbert Islands', and is placed along the central Pacific Ocean, lying in the midst of Hawaii and Fiji.
PHYSICAL MAP OF KIRIBATI
Kiribati is comprised of 32 coral reefs and one chief island named as Banaba that covers a total land area of about scattered over 1,351 square miles along the equator. The islands are divided into major categories, which are as follows:
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The Banaba islands which is placed in the midst of Nauru and the Gilbert Islands.
The Gilbert Islands, which are placed in the northern front of Fiji, are made of 16 atolls.
The Phoenix Islands is placed towards the southeast of the Gilberts, constitutes of 8 atolls.
The Line Islands nestled in the eastern part of the Gilberts are appointed with 8 atolls.
The Banaba Island is even chiefly called as the Ocean Island, is covered with phosphates and is highly elevated in its terrain.
The other islands of Kiribati are made up of sands and reef rocks ascending just above the sea level. Get to see calcareous kind of rocks where rearing of food items is quite complicated. Kiritimati is the world's largest atoll, which is nestled within the Line Islands. Kiribati is nestled within the easternmost country in the world, and became a part of the Caroline Island that was soon called as the Millennium Island.
CLIMATE OF KIRIBATI
Kiribati is known for its equatorial maritime weather conditions, where temperature varies from time to time. Kiribati is not subjected to tropical cyclones but is prone to strong winds and down pouring especially during the months of December and March. Rainfall hits the region of Kiribati quite irregularly while droughts affect the area quite oftenly. The average temperature ascends to about 28 degree Celsius, with a rise in the level of humidity though the winds coming from the easterly quarter is enough to soothe your senses. Heavy clothing is needed while traveling to this region.
FLORA AND FAUNA OF KIRIBATI
Kiribati is filled with coconut palms that are surrounded with shrubs like the pandanus, pawpaw and breadfruit along with other coastal plants within the region. The Line and Phoenix Island have extensive resources of fisheries while birds rests along the Christmas Island which includes species like the petrel, tropicbirds, shearwater, frigate birds, terns, noddies and the warbler. Among the aquatic life don't miss out viewing the Spinner Dolphins, Dragon Moray, Manta, Eagle Rays, Flame Angelfish, turtles and the beautiful corals.
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