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Shark tooth weapon from the Gilbert Islands, manufactured in the mid to late 19th century.

The islands which now form the Republic of Kiribati have been inhabited for at least seven hundred years, and possibly much longer. The initial Austronesian peoples’ population, which remains the overwhelming majority today, was visited by Polynesian and Melanesian invaders before the first European sailors visited the islands in the 17th century. For much of the subsequent period, the main island chain, the Gilbert Islands, was ruled as part of the British Empire. The country gained its independence in 1979 and has since been known as Kiribati.

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History of Kiribati

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The islands which now form the Republic of Kiribati have been inhabited for at least seven hundred years, and possibly much longer. The initial Austronesian...

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Kiribati

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Kiribati (/ˌkɪrɪˈbæs/ KIRR-ih-BASS), officially the Independent and Sovereign Republic of Kiribati (Gilbertese: [Ribaberiki] Kiribati), is an island country...

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2024 in Kiribati

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Christmas Day 26 December – Boxing Day History of Kiribati List of towns and villages in Kiribati Music of Kiribati "Kiribati Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays...

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Tarawa

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Tarawa is an atoll and the capital of the Republic of Kiribati, in the Micronesia region of the central Pacific Ocean. It comprises North Tarawa, which...

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2023 in Kiribati

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2023 in Kiribati. President: Taneti Maamau Vice President: Teuea Toatu Ongoing — COVID-19 pandemic in Kiribati 30 January – Prime Minister of Fiji Sitiveni...

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South Tarawa

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capital and hub of the Republic of Kiribati and home to more than half of Kiribati's population. The South Tarawa population centre consists of all the small...

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Outline of Kiribati

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in Kiribati Geology of Kiribati Protected areas of Kiribati Biosphere reserves in Kiribati National parks of Kiribati Wildlife of Kiribati Fauna of Kiribati...

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Dance in Kiribati

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Dance in Kiribati includes various styles unique to the island nation. The uniqueness of Kiribati dance when compared with other forms of Pacific Islands...

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Elections in Kiribati

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Elections in Kiribati are held every 4 years or, earlier, after a no confidence vote. They consist in the national elections of the Maneaba ni Maungatabu...

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Kiribati dollar

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The Kiribati dollar is one of the two official currencies of Kiribati. The Kiribati coins are pegged at 1:1 ratio to the Australian dollar, the other...

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Flag of Kiribati

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The flag of Kiribati (Gilbertese: buraki ni Kiribati) is red in the upper half with a gold frigatebird (Fregata minor, in Gilbertese: te eitei) flying...

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Micronesians

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Mortlockese, Namonuito, Paafang, Puluwat and Pollapese (Chuuk), I-Kiribati (Kiribati), Kosraeans (Kosrae), Marshallese (Marshall Islands), Nauruans (Nauru)...

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British Western Pacific Territories

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separately, as Kiribati (in Micronesia) and Tuvalu (in Polynesia) respectively. Canton and Enderbury Islands (1939 to 1976) – now a part of Kiribati. Cook Islands...

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Kiribati Uniting Church

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The Kiribati Uniting Church (KUC) (until 2014 the Kiribati Protestant Church and earlier, the Gilbert Islands Protestant Church) is a united Protestant...

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History of Oceania

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Kiribati and Tuvalu, Institute of Pacific Studies, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, ISBN 982-02-0335-X, p. 1 Ganse, Alexander. "History of...

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Banaba

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island of Kiribati in the Pacific Ocean. A solitary raised coral island west of the Gilbert Island Chain, it is the westernmost point of Kiribati, lying...

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Gilbert Islands

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nation of Kiribati (the name of which is a rendering of "Gilberts" in the phonology of the indigenous Gilbertese). The atolls and islands of the Gilbert...

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History of the Pacific Islands

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E. to between 940 and 1130 C.E. In the history of Kiribati, the islands which now form the Republic of Kiribati have been inhabited for at least seven...

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2022 in Kiribati

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2020. Kiribati reopened its borders on January 10. Current event - 2022 Kiribati constitutional crisis. History of Kiribati "Covid-19: Kiribati confirms...

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Postage stamps and postal history of Kiribati

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This is a survey of the postage stamps and postal history of Kiribati. The Republic of Kiribati, is an island nation located in the central tropical Pacific...

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Time in Kiribati

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Kiribati, a country in Oceania comprising 32 atolls and reef islands and one raised coral island, observes three time zones, ranging from UTC+12:00 to...

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Religion in Kiribati

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predominant religion in Kiribati, with Catholicism being its largest denomination. Kiribati is a secular state and the freedom of religion is enshrined...

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Kiritimati

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Pacific Ocean atoll in the northern Line Islands. It is part of the Republic of Kiribati. The name is derived from the English word "Christmas" written...

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Operation Kiribati Assist

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Operation Kiribati Assist is the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) contribution to a request from the Government of Kiribati to assist in the disposal of World...

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History by country

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of Kiribati – Republic of Kiribati History of North Korea – Democratic People's Republic of Korea History of South Korea (Republic of) – Republic of Korea...

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LGBT rights in Kiribati

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people in Kiribati face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Male homosexuality is illegal in Kiribati with a penalty of up to 14 years...

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Air Kiribati

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Air Kiribati (pronounced Air /ˌkɪrɪˈbæs/) is the flag carrier of the Republic of Kiribati and operates scheduled passenger services to 20 atolls spread...

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Culture of Kiribati

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Contemporary Kiribati culture is centered on the family, the church and the sea. Kiribati folk music is generally based around chanting or other forms of vocalizing...

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