International Kiribati relations

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The map shows in purple the selected country (Kiribati), and represents in a green scale its closest relations, and in a red scale its strained relations.

Profile summary of Kiribati

Kiribati is a small island nation located in the Pacific Ocean. It is made up of 33 coral atolls, which are scattered over an area of about 3.5 million square miles. Kiribati is located just north of the equator, and its nearest neighbors are Tuvalu to the north, Nauru to the east, and the Solomon Islands to the south. The country has a total land area of about 313 square miles, which makes it one of the smallest countries in the world in terms of land area.

Kiribati is a parliamentary democracy and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The country's government is made up of a president and a parliament, which is known as the Maneaba ni Maungatabu. The president is elected by the parliament and serves as the head of state. The parliament is made up of 46 members, who are elected by universal suffrage.

Kiribati's economy is primarily based on subsistence agriculture and fishing. The country also generates some income from tourism and the export of copra (dried coconut meat) and fish. Kiribati is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, particularly rising sea levels, which pose a significant threat to the country's low-lying atolls.

Kiribati has a small population of about 117,000 people, most of whom are of Micronesian descent. The country has a diverse culture that is influenced by its Pacific Island and Polynesian heritage. The official language of Kiribati is English, but the majority of the population also speaks Gilbertese, a Micronesian language. The country has a rich history and cultural traditions, including music, dance, and craft-making.

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Kiribati Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Tarawa Atoll
Population 119 449
Land Area (sq km) 811
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 61 years

The influence of Kiribati in the World

Kiribati is a country with a Very Low International Influence. It is located in place 184 in the world influence ranking. Kiribati's actions have no significant effect on the world, and a very limited impact on other countries. Click here to know more !

Kiribati maintains contact with 9 countries. The five most intense relations Kiribati has are with: New Zealand with a score of 5 825 , India with a score of 4 870 , Spain with a score of 4 428 , China with a score of 4 323 , and Taiwan with a score of 2 700 .

Top 5 most Intense relations of Kiribati
Position Country Influence Options
1 New Zealand 5 825
2 India 4 870
3 Spain 4 428
4 China 4 323
5 Taiwan 2 700

The closest and strained relations involving Kiribati worldwide

The top five closest relations from Kiribati are: India with a score of 6.33 , Cuba with a score of 6.28 , United States with a score of 5.99 , Spain with a score of 5.75 , and China with a score of 5.72 .

Top 5 closest relations of Kiribati
Position Country Relation Options
1 India 6.3
2 Cuba 6.3
3 United States 6.0
4 Spain 5.8
5 China 5.7

While, the top five strained relations from Kiribati are: New Zealand with a score of 3.98 , France with a score of 4.55 , Georgia with a score of 5.45 , Taiwan with a score of 5.46 , and China with a score of 5.72 .

Top 5 strained relation of Kiribati
Position Country Relation Options
1 New Zealand 4.0
2 France 4.5
3 Georgia 5.5
4 Taiwan 5.5
5 China 5.7

A summary of international relations of Kiribati

Of the total of 9 countries with which Kiribati maintains relations, it has , a Good relation with 2 countries , a Neutral relation with 6 countries , a Bad relation with 1 country.

Summary relations of Kiribati. Excellent relation: 8-10, Good relation: 6-8, Neutral relation: 4-6, Bad relation: 2-4, Very bad relation: 0-2
Relation Quantity
2.Good 2
3.Neutral 6
4.Bad 1

All the international relations of Kiribati

All relations of Kiribati
Position Country Relation Options
1 India 6.3
2 Cuba 6.3
3 United States 6.0
4 Spain 5.8
5 China 5.7
6 Taiwan 5.5
7 Georgia 5.5
8 France 4.5
9 New Zealand 4.0

The data shown in this webpage has been updated in .