Geography
Kiribati is located in the Pacific Ocean, south of the Marshall Islands and north of Samoa and Tahiti. The equator runs smack dab through the middle of many of the islands that make up this nation.
People
The population of all the islands is just over 110,000 people, with the majority concentrated on a few main islands. Over 98 percent of the population is Micronesian.
History
Kiribati gained independence from Britain in 1979. The main island of Tarawa was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II over the Japanese by the United States.
Tourism
Tourism is a major part of Kiribati's economy, and tourists are attracted by the scuba diving and snorkeling around barrier reefs as well as the white-sand beaches.
Sport Fishing
Saltwater sport fishing is also another major draw to Kiribati, as the Pacific offers plenty of opportunities for charters.
Article Written By Monty Dayton
Monty Dayton is a professional freelance writer who has worked for the ACLU, Touchstone Publishing LLC, the University of Alaska, Fairbanks and many other employers. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from the University of Alaska and loves writing about travel, the outdoors and health topics.
