Capital: Tarawa
Population: 94,200 (ADB 2006)
Land Area: 811 sq km
No. of Islands: 33, 21 inhabited
Lat/Long (Range): 3'N-4'S, 173'-177'E
Terrain: mostly low-lying coral atolls surrounding central lagoons and surrounded by reefs
Climate: tropical; marine, hot and humid, moderated by trade winds, wet season from December to May
Common Flora: Coconut palm, pandanus, pawpaw and breadfruit
Common Fauna: Fish, and seabirds are the most common vertebrates