High Court (consists of a chief justice and other judges as prescribed by the president); note - the High Court has jurisdiction on constitutional issues
Administrative Divisions:
3 geographical units: Gilbert Islands, Line Islands, Phoenix Islands; note - there are no first-order administrative divisions, but there are 6 districts (Banaba, Central Gilberts, Line Islands, Northern Gilberts, Southern Gilberts, Tarawa) and 21 island councils - one for each of the inhabited islands (Abaiang, Abemama, Aranuka, Arorae, Banaba, Beru, Butaritari, Kanton, Kiritimati, Kuria, Maiana, Makin, Marakei, Nikunau, Nonouti, Onotoa, Tabiteuea, Tabuaeran, Tamana, Tarawa, Teraina)
Major Political Parties
Not specified
International Relations
Global position and alliances
UN Member:
Yes
EU Member:
No
Diplomatic Presence:
685 Third Avenue, Suite 1109, New York, NY 10017
Major Alliances and Organizations
Economic Sectors & Trade
Detailed economic breakdown
Major Economic Sectors
Agriculture
27.8% (2022 est.)
Industry
9.8% (2022 est.)
Services
65.5% (2022 est.)
Trade Volume
Exports:
$17.099 million
Imports:
$293.624 million
Major Trading Partners
Thailand 85
Japan 6
Philippines 3
UAE 2
Fiji 1
Economic Outlook
Kiribati has a 4.12% GDP growth rate with 9.28% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.