Kiribati

Country in Micronesia

Kiribati is a country in Micronesia, with its capital in South Tarawa. About 136,488 people live there (2025), making it the 178th most populous of the 195 countries. At 811 km², it is the 172nd largest country by area. It has no land borders.

Kiribati at a glance

Capital: South Tarawa
Population (2025): 136,488
Area: 811 km²
Density: 168 per km²
Official languages: English, Gilbertese
Currencies: Australian dollar, Kiribati dollar
People: I-Kiribati
Calling code: +686
Internet domain: .ki
Coast: Surrounded by sea

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How Kiribati compares

Population rank

178th of 195

8th of 14 in Oceania

Size rank

172nd of 195

8th of 14 in Oceania

Crowding

168 per km²

More crowded than 71% of countries

Similar in size: Bahrain (765 km²).
Similar population: Seychelles (122,730).
The Australian dollar is also used in 6 other places: Australia, Nauru, Tuvalu, Christmas Island, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Norfolk Island.
Kiribati is the only place that uses the Kiribati dollar.
English is also an official language in 58 other countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana and 52 more.
Gilbertese is not an official language anywhere else.

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Kiribati has no land borders

Kiribati shares no land border with another country.

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Is Kiribati a country?

Yes. Kiribati is an independent country and one of the 193 member states of the United Nations.

What is the capital of Kiribati?

The capital of Kiribati is South Tarawa.

Does Kiribati have any land borders?

No. Kiribati is surrounded by sea and shares no land border with another country.

How big is Kiribati?

Kiribati covers 811 km², about the same size as Bahrain (765 km²).

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