Kiribati
Geographical & General info
- Capital: South Tarawa
- Population: approx. 130,000
- Languages: English, Gilbertese (Kiribati)
- Area: 811 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+12, UTC+13, UTC+14 (LINT)
- Currency: Kiribati dollar & Australian dollar (AUD)
- Flag colors: Red, yellow, blue, white
- National Day: July 12 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Teirake Kaini Kiribati
- Neighboring countries: None (island nation in the Pacific Ocean)
Top 15 Largest cities
- Bairiki (South Tarawa)
- Betio (South Tarawa)
- Bikenibeu (South Tarawa)
- Teaoraereke (South Tarawa)
- Taburao (Abaiang)
- Kiritimati (Christmas Island)
- Eita
- Bonriki
- Temwaiku
- Makin
- Rungata (Nikunau)
- Rawannawi (Marakei)
- Utiroa (Tabiteuea)
- London (Kiritimati)
- Banana (Kiritimati)
Top 15 Attractions
- Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA)
- Kiritimati (Christmas Island)
- Betio WWII Relics & Relic Bunkers
- Tarawa Atoll & Lagoon
- Abaiang Atoll
- Banaba Island (Ocean Island)
- Fanning Island (Tabuaeran)
- Butaritari Atoll
- Kiritimati Fly Fishing Lagoons
- Ambo Lagoon Park
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Bonriki & Bairiki Beaches
- Marakei Atoll Ring Route
- Onetoa Reef Trails
- Nikarutu Cultural Village
Climate and Nature
Kiribati features a warm, humid tropical climate moderated by trade winds. Spread across millions of square kilometers of ocean, the nation consists of low-lying coral atolls and one raised limestone island. Its marine habitats boast untouched coral reefs and abundant pelagic life.
Culture and Gastronomy
Kiribati's Micronesian culture centers on community harmony, traditional dance, and the 'Maneaba' (communal meeting house). Cuisine is fresh and authentic, relying on ocean fish, coconut, breadfruit, taro, and pandanus fruit.
Economy
Kiribati is one of the world's most geographically isolated nations. Its economy is predominantly driven by commercial fishing license fees, copra exports, international development assistance, and remittances sent home by Kiribati seafarers.
Did you know?
- Kiribati is the only nation in the world situated in all four hemispheres (Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western)?
- Kiritimati (Christmas Island) sits in the UTC+14 time zone, making it the very first inhabited place on Earth to ring in the New Year?
- The name 'Kiribati' is the local Gilbertese pronunciation of the English word 'Gilberts'?
- The Phoenix Islands Protected Area is one of the largest marine protected areas and UNESCO World Heritage Sites on Earth?
- With an average elevation of just two meters above sea level, Kiribati is among the countries most vulnerable to rising sea levels?
Live footage: Discover Kiribati via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Kiribati and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Kiribati: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Kiribati: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Kiribati in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
