Kiribati: Flag, Capital (South Tarawa) & Country Data

Kiribati is a country in Micronesia, with South Tarawa as its capital, home to about 136,488 people. Below are its flag, capital, currency, calling code, ISO codes and the countries it borders.

About Kiribati

Kiribati, officially the Independent and Sovereign Republic of Kiribati, is a United Nations member state in Micronesia. Its capital and seat of government is South Tarawa. It is an island nation with no land borders. The official currency is the Australian dollar ($), using the code AUD.

To call Kiribati from abroad, dial the country code +686. In international standards it is identified by the ISO 3166-1 codes KI (alpha-2) and KIR (alpha-3), which appear in everything from web addresses to shipping labels. As of 2025, its population is around 136,488.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Kiribati?

The capital of Kiribati is South Tarawa.

What currency does Kiribati use?

Kiribati uses the Australian dollar (AUD, symbol $).

What is the country calling code for Kiribati?

The international dialling code for Kiribati is +686.

What are the ISO codes for Kiribati?

Kiribati has the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code KI, the alpha-3 code KIR and the numeric code 296.

What is the flag emoji for Kiribati?

The flag emoji for Kiribati is 🇰🇮. You can copy it from the top of this page.

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Population from the World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL); flag, capital, currency, calling code and ISO data from open datasets. Full sources and vintage on the data page. Dataset compiled 2026-07-02.