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4 ημέρες πριν · Kiribati - Pacific Islands, Colonial Rule, Independence: The first settlers in the Gilbert Islands and Banaba came from Southeast Asia, by way of Micronesia, some 4,000 to 5,000 years ago.
4 ημέρες πριν · Geographical and historical treatment of Kiribati, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government.
7 Αυγ 2024 · Kiribati is made up of three distinct island groups -- the Gilbert Islands, the Line Islands, and the Phoenix Islands. The first Austronesian voyagers arrived in the Gilbert Islands as early as 3000 B.C., but these islands were not widely settled until about A.D. 200 by Micronesians.
2 ημέρες πριν · The islands' spread straddles the equator and the 180th meridian, making Kiribati the only country in the world located simultaneously in all four hemispheres: the Northern, Southern, Western, and Eastern hemispheres. The International Date Line goes around Kiribati and swings far to the east, almost reaching 150°W.
26 Ιουλ 2024 · The Synchronological Chart or Map of History, meticulously crafted by Sebastian C. Adams in the mid-19th century, represents an ambitious attempt to visually encapsulate the complex narrative of human history.
2 ημέρες πριν · The Line Islands and the Phoenix Islands, most of which are parts of Kiribati, had no permanent settlements until European colonization, but are often considered to be parts of the Polynesian Triangle.
2 Αυγ 2024 · Kiribati is home to the largest atoll in the world – Kiritimati. Also known as Christmas Island, Kiritimati is famous for its pristine beaches and incredible bird-watching opportunities. Kiribati gained independence from the United Kingdom on July 12, 1979.
