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Is Kiribati a remote country?

Kiribati is one of the most remote and geographically dispersed countries in the world. It is composed of 33 small islands, spread across 3.5 million square kilometers of ocean.

What is a baseline in Kiribati?

Except as otherwise provided under the Kiribati Marine Zone (Declaration) Act 2011 and as defined under Territorial Sea Baseline of Kiribati Regulations 2014, “Baseline” means the baseline from whi 1. Pathway to maritime zones 1. Low water line mapped 2. Baseline developed 3. Archipelagic status assessed

Does Kiribati have a TV service?

There is no domestic TV service. Key dates in the history of Kiribati: 11th-14th Centuries - Samoans migrate to the islands, Fijians and Tongans follow. 1820 - Named the Gilbert Islands, after British naval captain Thomas Gilbert, who visited on several of them when sailing from Australia to China in 1788.

What is Kiribati known for?

Kiribati - pronounced Kiribass - won independence from the United Kingdom in 1979. Home to the South Pacific's largest marine reserve, many of the atolls are inhabited; most of them are very low-lying and at risk from rising sea levels as a result of global warming.

Why does Kiribati need a safe and resilient transport infrastructure?

A safe and resilient transport infrastructure is essential for connecting Kiribati's population to economic opportunities and social services, particularly for those living on the outer islands. It is also a key to achieving the objective of the Government of Kiribati to stem-the-tide of migration from outer islands.

Does Kiribati have infrastructure gaps?

As a small remote economy, Kiribati suffers from significant infrastructure gaps in a number of key sectors (IMF, 2018, p. 19). However, it is clear that previous investments have not fulfilled their design potential, with serviceability and utilisation rates well below prudent levels.