Kiribati
Independent and Sovereign Republic of Kiribati · Micronesia
Updated 8 November 2026
Kiribati is a country in Micronesia with its capital in South Tarawa. Its head of state is Taneti Maamau. On DiploMaps you can see Kiribati on the world map with its leaders, economy, trade and UN votes, and its relations with the United Arab Emirates.
Key facts
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Head of state and government
- Taneti MaamauKiribati politician
- Population
- 136.5 thousand (2025)
- Area
- 811 km²
- GDP
- $349.2 million (2025)
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Official languages
- English, Gilbertese
- United Nations
- Member since 1999
- Region
- Micronesia · Oceania
Kiribati and the UAE
- UAE exports to it (2025)
- $35 thousand
- UAE imports from it (2025)
- $2 million
- Visa for UAE citizens
- No visa needed
Memberships
- Commonwealth of Nations
- Group of 77
- Pacific Islands Forum
- NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty)
- ICC (Rome Statute)