Quiz: How much do you know about Kiribati?

Kiribati may not be widely popular, but this quiet island nation stretches across a vast 3.5 million square kilometers of open ocean. It’s made up of 33 coral islands but only 21 are inhabited. Tarawa, its capital, is barely 3 meters above sea level. The entire country lies in all four hemispheres, that is, north, south, east, and west. That’s rare. Despite its size on maps, its land area is smaller than New York City. Most people live off fishing and coconuts. Kiribati was the first country to ring in the year 2000. Its name is pronounced “Kee-ree-bahs.” Sounds familiar? Let’s see if you really know this island nation.

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Quiz: How much do you know about Kiribati?

1 / 10

Which of the following is a primary economic activity in Kiribati?

Timber exports

Automotive manufacturing

Diamond mining

Copra (dried coconut) production

2 / 10

What ocean surrounds Kiribati?

Pacific Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Indian Ocean

3 / 10

Kiribati is one of the few countries in the world to span which line?

Arctic Circle

Tropic of Capricorn

International Date Line

Prime Meridian

4 / 10

How many islands make up Kiribati?

33

45

12

60

5 / 10

What is unique about Kiribati’s location on the globe?

It lies directly on the equator and the 180° longitude

It’s located inside a continental landmass

It is the most mountainous island nation

It’s entirely made of volcanic rock

6 / 10

What is the main reason Kiribati is at high risk from climate change?

Rising sea levels

Frequent earthquakes

Lack of rainfall

Volcanic eruptions

7 / 10

What is the approximate population of Kiribati as of recent estimates?

30,000

120,000

500,000

1 million

8 / 10

In 1995, Kiribati made global headlines for doing what with its time zone?

Adopting daylight saving time

Switching to UTC permanently

Eliminating time zones completely

Moving the International Date Line eastward

9 / 10

Which language is officially spoken in Kiribati?

Fijian

Gilbertese

Maori

Tongan

10 / 10

What is the capital city of Kiribati?

Majuro

Apia

Tarawa

Funafuti

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