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Kiribati — silhouette, capital and facts
Kiribati is in Oceania and its capital is South Tarawa. With about 120 thousand people and 811 km², it ranks 172nd in area and 179th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Kiribati, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Continent
- Oceania
- Population
- about 120 thousand
- Area
- 811 km²
- Language
- English and Gilbertese
- Currency
- Australian dollar
- Flag colors
- red, blue, white, yellow
Borders
Kiribati has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about Kiribati
- It is the only country that spans all four hemispheres: north, south, east and west.
- In 1995 the country shifted the International Date Line, and Kiritimati became one of the first places to see the new year.
- The name Kiribati is the local pronunciation of Gilberts, from the colonial name for the Gilbert Islands.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kiribati?
The capital of Kiribati is South Tarawa.
Which continent is Kiribati in?
Kiribati is in Oceania.
Which countries border Kiribati?
Kiribati has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Kiribati?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Kiribati is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Kiribati?
It is the only country that spans all four hemispheres: north, south, east and west. In 1995 the country shifted the International Date Line, and Kiritimati became one of the first places to see the new year. The name Kiribati is the local pronunciation of Gilberts, from the colonial name for the Gilbert Islands.
More countries in Oceania
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Kiribati. It is only an approximation.
- Maldives — Malé, Asia
- Suriname — Paramaribo, South America
- Sierra Leone — Freetown, Africa
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