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    Kiribati

    Kiribati at a glance

    Capital city

    South Tarawa

    Population

    135K

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $950/month (Estimated, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Free, score 91/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    Data not available — please verify directly at https://www.visionofhumanity.org/ (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    English, Gilbertese

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    People & culture

    Living here means embracing a slow, communal pace rooted in the concept of the maneaba, or traditional meeting house. Life feels deeply connected to the environment, with a culture that prioritizes family ties and oral traditions.