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Quiz: Kiribati

  1. What was the capital?

    • Tarawa
    • Kabul
    • Panama City
    • Port of Spain
    Answer

    Tarawa — Capital: Tarawa.

  2. When was Kiribati founded?

    • 12 July 1979, independence from Britain
    • 26 July 1965, independence from Britain
    • 25 November 1975, independence from the Netherlands
    • 22 November 1943, independence from France
    Answer

    12 July 1979, independence from Britain — Founded: 12 July 1979, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Kiribati have?

    • Presidential republic
    • Military rule since the 2023 coup
    • Parliamentary system under the 2009 constitution; a premier leads the elected parliament, and a governor represents Britain
    • Own parliament (Lagting) and government for internal affairs; Finland keeps foreign policy and defence
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Kiribati is a Pacific island country of thirty three atolls straddling the equator.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Kiribati is a Pacific island country of thirty three atolls straddling the equator.