Name	Republic of Kiribati
Capital	Tarawa
Languages	Gilbertese, English
Currency	Australian dollar
Climate	A country of an oceanic climate, Kiribati is in the dry season from May through October with the northeastern, and in the rainy season from November through April when strong western winds blows in. Annual precipitation varies from year to year, but as a reference, it is 1500 mm in Tawara and 700 mm in Christmas Island. Temperature change is minimal, ranging from 25 to 33�Ž. Owing to the constant sea breeze, the heat is not the steaming kind unlike Japan, but the sun is scorching and the reflected heat is bad enough. Be sure to bring your sunglasses, hat and towels. Sensitive skin needs to be protected appropriately.
Holiday (2001)	Jan 1 Mon New Year Day Apr 13 Fri Good Friday 16 Mon Easter Monday 18 19 Fri Sat Health Day Jul 11 Wed National Church Day 12 Thu Independence Day Oct 3 Fri Youth Day Dec 10 Mon Human Rights Day 24 25 Mon Tue Christmas Day 26 Wed Boxing Day

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