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The Republic of Kiribati is a Pacific island country. There are 33 small islands in the country, divided into three major islands: Gilbert Islands, Phoenix Islands and Lane Islands. There are 32 atolls and 1 coral island. From the famous Christmas Island in the east to Banaba Island in the westernmost, it is distributed 3800 kilometers above the equator and has the world's largest marine protected area. Kiribati is one of the least developed countries (low-developed countries) in the world.

Kiribati is located in the Pacific Ocean, and the Lane Islands to which it belongs are the only place in the world that uses the UTC +14 time zone, making Kiribati the earliest country in the world to start the day. Kiribati is also the only country in the world to cross the Equator and cross the intersection of the International Date Line. Sea water may inundate the country as global warming causes sea levels to rise.

Kiribati has a tropical maritime climate. The average annual temperature is 27 ℃, and the average annual precipitation is 1600 mm. Affected by the El Niño phenomenon, there were continuous drought and little rain for more than 10 months every year at the beginning of the 21st century.

More than 90% of Kiribati belongs to Micronesia, and the rest are Polynesians and European immigrants. English is the official language, and Kiribati and English are commonly spoken. Most residents are Roman Catholic and Kiribati Protestantism.

Kiribati residents are not only hard-working, but also very brave. Many people are good at fishing and even better at sailing. No matter how rough the waves are, they will recognize the course and find the target they are going to. Kiribati's traditional thatched houses look low, but their roofs are high and people's activities inside are not affected. This kind of house can block out the strong sunlight and the fierce impact of heavy rain. The main food of Kiribati people is taro, coconuts, and some tropical fruits such as mangoes, bananas and betel nuts. People like to eat fish, but not very fond of eating vegetables.

Men, women and children in Kiribati never call each other by name, and the same is true in the family. In society, people are called by their names on any occasion, at any time, and at any time. But in diplomatic settings, they abide by internationally accepted titles.

The main festivals in Kiribati are New Year's Day, National Day, Easter, Ascension Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, etc.

Kiribati tourist resort has exquisite and unique tropical cabins that can provide a comfortable home for those "warriors" who travel long distances. During World War II, U.S. and Japanese troops also fought on Kiribati's main islands, so if interested, visitors can visit old combat sites or view the 8-foot-long coastal defense guns and sturdy concrete bunkers. Kiribati's official tourism website also once reminded: When the sea is at low tide, if tourists observe carefully, they can see the remains of ships and some rusty handicrafts left behind from the past.

Visa Entry No matter what passport they hold to travel to Kiribati, mainland citizens of China must obtain a visa before traveling. Visas can be applied at the following departments: the Principal Immigration Officer, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (PO Box 68 Bairiki Talawa), and Kiribati honorary consulates abroad (Suva, Fiji, Rose Bay, Australia, Hamburg, Germany, Tokyo, Japan, Seoul, South Korea, Auckland, New Zealand, Westminster Abbey, United Kingdom, and Honolulu, Hawaii, United States). Holders of Hong Kong or Macao SAR passports can enter Kiribati visa-free for a stay of no more than 30 days.

Materials required for visa application: 1. Valid passport; 2. Visa application form; 3. Proof of no criminal record; 4. Return air ticket; 5. Bank deposit certificate or relevant financial certificate; 6. Hotel reservation status.

Customs epidemic prevention You can bring 200 cigarettes or 225 grams of tobacco or cigars into Kiribati; 1 bottle of wine, each bottle of no more than 1 liter (only applicable to adults over 21 years old). A pair of binoculars, a camera and 6 pieces of unexposed film, a motion picture camera and 200 meters of unexposed film, a portable radio, a portable tape recorder, a portable typewriter or an appropriate number of sports equipment are tax-exempt but require declaration.

Animal and plant inspection and quarantine: Cats and dogs can only come from Australia, Fiji and New Zealand and need to be obtained from the Director of Agriculture (P.O.) at least one month before shipment Box 267, Bikenibeu, Tarawa). Cats and dogs in transit are not allowed to leave the aircraft.

Financial regulations: There are no restrictions on the local currency, the Australian dollar, and other currencies.

Epidemic prevention requirements: Passengers over one year old from epidemic areas need to have a yellow fever vaccination certificate.