Kiribati is an island nation located in the Western Pacific in the Pacific Ocean, located on the equator line northwest of Australia. East of the Marshall Islands and Nauru and north of Tuvalu and Takelau.
The capital is the city of Tarawa on the island of South Tarawa.
The form of government is a presidential republic.
The climate is tropical. The islands are subject to seasonal monsoons and often face climate change-related challenges such as rising sea levels.
The population is about 121,000 (2021)
The official language is Gilbertese, also known as Kiribati. The local population can also speak English.
The country's economy is heavily dependent on fishing and agriculture. Due to the uneven employment of the population, many people try to move to the city, which serves to increase the population density in them, which is almost the same as Singapore or Hong Kong. This affects the environment and environmental pollution. Only 66% have access to clean drinking water.
The medical infrastructure in the country is below average. But the residents themselves do not strive to lead a healthy lifestyle. They smoke a lot and often eat junk food. Therefore, life expectancy in the country is one of the shortest in all of Oceania.
The education system is below average and there is a program where students can choose to study abroad, so most of the students are educated in New Zealand, Australia or Fiji.
Obtaining citizenship is possible by naturalization, and obtaining permanent residence status is mandatory if you want to stay long lines. This can be obtained in two ways through employment or training.
Among the attractions of Kiribati are the beautiful beaches on the outlying islands and coral reefs.
