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Photo: Photo taken by Government of Kiribati employee in the course of their work, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.Embark on a journey to the heart of the Pacific! Test your knowledge on Kiribati, a unique island nation spanning vast oceans, rich cultural traditions, and incredible history.
Island Explorer 0–4 · Pacific Navigator 5–8 · True Islander 9–10
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Kiribati's 33 atolls and islands are spread across an immense area of the Pacific Ocean, making it famous as the nation that spans the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western hemispheres. Interestingly, its total land area is tiny, roughly the size of the city of Hamburg, but its marine territory is larger than India.
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Kiribati uses the Australian dollar as its official currency, though it mints its own unique coins for local circulation. This economic arrangement dates back to the colonial era and helps the small island nation maintain financial stability.
Photo: Faerie ixi, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Kiritimati is usually listed as the largest coral atoll in the world by land area, and it makes up over 70% of Kiribati's land. Its name is simply the word 'Christmas' written the Gilbertese way, because Captain Cook landed there on Christmas Eve 1777. It is not the same place as Australia's Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.
Photo: NASA, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA) is one of the largest marine protected areas on Earth, covering a vast expanse of pristine ocean. It acts as a vital stepping stone for migratory fish and seabirds, harboring incredibly healthy coral ecosystems.
Photo: Dr. Randi Rotjan, New England Aquarium. www.neaq.org, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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David Katoatau won gold in weightlifting at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He became a global sensation for his joyful dances after his lifts, which he used to draw international attention to the threat of climate change facing his low-lying homeland.
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South Tarawa is the capital and hub of Kiribati, home to over half of the country's population. It consists of a string of islets connected by causeways, which makes traveling between government offices a scenic coastal journey.
Photo: Photo taken by Government of Kiribati employee in the course of their work, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
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Banaba Island was once one of the world's richest sources of high-grade phosphate, which was heavily mined by British and Australian companies. The mining drastically altered the island's landscape, forcing many residents to relocate to Fiji.
Photo: Government of USA, Government of Kiribati, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The maneaba is the heart of any Kiribati village, serving as a town hall, courthouse, and community center. Traditional etiquette inside the maneaba is highly structured, with specific seating areas assigned to different family clans.
Photo: Rafael Ávila Coya, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Babai, or giant swamp taro, is a prestigious crop in Kiribati culture, often reserved for weddings and major feasts. Because atoll soil is sandy and lacks nutrients, farmers must dig down to the freshwater lens and build individual compost baskets for each plant.
Photo: Tauʻolunga, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Battle of Tarawa was one of the first major American offensives in the central Pacific region. Today, visitors to the beaches of Betio can still see rusted tanks, concrete bunkers, and shipwrecks left behind from the fierce three-day conflict.
Photo: USMC Archives from Quantico, USA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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