About Kiribati

Kiribati · Micronesia

Capital: South Tarawa
Population: 136,488 (2025)
Area: 811 km²
Head of state: Taneti Maamau
Official languages: English, Gilbertese
Currency: Australian dollar, Kiribati dollar
Official religion: No official religion stated in the sources
Religious makeup: Roman Catholic 58.9% · Kiribati Uniting Church 21.2% · Kiribati Protestant Church 8.4%