Six districts make up the Island Republic of Kiribati, a former British colony. Tarawa is the most significant district. With more than 33 islands, the nation is an island nation. It is located in the Pacific Ocean in Oceania. Large reefs and low-lying coral atolls dominate Kiribati's topography and terrain. Trade winds mitigate its tropical marine climate. Kiribati's strategic location allowed it to play a significant part in World War 2. One of the pivotal engagements in the Pacific theater of the war that resulted in the Japanese defeat was the fight of Tarawa. There are roughly 119,94 individuals in the population altogether..With 63,439 residents, South Tarawa is the most populated city and the capital of the nation. Betio and Bikenibeu are two more significant cities. Bonriki International Airport (TRW) is the biggest international airport in the nation. The airport has one international flight to Fiji and access to all domestic destinations. Roman Catholicism is the most popular religion in the nation, followed by the indigenous Kiribati Uniting Church. Iribati and English are the official languages. Customary law is added to the English common law that serves as the foundation of the Kiribati legal system. The system of government is a republic with a president. Taneti Maamau, the elected president, is the head of state and government. There are four presidential elections every four years. The Kiribati Dollar (KID), the official currency, is fixed at a 1:1 ratio to the Australian Dollar (AUD) forever. The Kiribati Dollar and the Australian Dollar are equivalent. With an open economy and a GDP of about $250 million, the nation has the fourth lowest GDP in Oceania. The per capita income of its people is $2,135. The services sector and the agriculture sector account for the majority of GDP. Phosphate mining and export was the only source of wealth until 1979, when the country gained its independence. Presently, the economy solely relies on two primary export commodities: copra and frozen fish. There is a little tourism business in the Republic of Kiribati.Despite the fact that it boasts numerous stunning, undeveloped natural reserves and reefs. Large beaches, its role in World War II, fishing, surfing, and diving are its main draws. There is only one UNESCO World Heritage Site in it. Tarawa, Christmas Island, the Outer Gilbert Islands, Butaritari, and Tabuaeran are a few of the popular travel spots. Approximately 7100 people visit the island nation annually, the majority of which are from Australia and New Zealand.
