Community Information
Kiribati
This page provides information on Kiribati’s population, embassies, and financial remittance details. We also give important links to learn more about comparing money transfer options if you want to send money to Kiribati cheaply, whether in person, via mobile, or online. Kiribatians living in Australia or New Zealand see a lot of variation in service costs when transferring funds to Kiribati depending on the financial carrier chosen, so as a purely informative service it is our goal to give access to as much clear information possible to help you make the best choice for you and your loved ones.
Capital City: South Tarawa
Population: 116,398 (World Bank 2017)
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
Area: 811 km2
Community
In 2013, 1,217 I-Kiribati were living in New Zealand.
Remittance Statistics
World Bank (2017)
Estimated bilateral remittances: US$ 18 mn
Estimated remittances from Australia to Kiribati: US$ 3 mn
Estimated remittances from New Zealand to Kiribati: US$ 6 mn
Estimated remittances from the United States of America to Kiribati: US$ 9 mn
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| Send Money to Kiribati | |
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| Embassies & Consulates in Australia: | |
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Consulate-General of the Republic of KiribatiHighfield Park Ph: (02) 9388 1755 |
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| Embassies & Consulates in New Zealand: | |
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Consulate of the Republic of Kiribati, Auckland3 Gladstone Road Ph: 09 419 0404 |
Consulate of the Republic of Kiribati, Wellington19 Raroa Terrace Email: ben.otang@xtra.co.nz |
| Media: | |
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The Kiribati Independent |
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