Kiribati is famous for its abundance of fish and birds, the production of copra, coconuts, beautiful beaches and coral reefs. Ztego also famous for being the first country in the world welcome the New Year.

Maritime Tropical climate, hot and humid, the monthly average temperatures from 1927 to 1929 degrees Celsius. Total annual precipitation from 700 to 3000 mm (increasing towards the north). Periodic droughts occur. From April to October is dominated trade winds (north-west winds.)

Islands, Kiribati, officially the first to greet the New Year. Some people visit the country this time.

Besides choosing there should be remembered that between November and March there is a threat typhoons and earthquakes.

Kiribati is a bright coral islands, which until the 1979 years of independence were known as the Gilbert Islands.

The first people arrived here around 1000-1300 AD. Successive invasions Fidżijczyków wprowdziły Tongijczyków and the Polynesian culture of Micronesia elemnty. However, many mixed marriages, led the culture, habits and appearance of the inhabitants became as homogeneous.

In XVI. , the first contacts with Europeans. However, their peak was in the nineteenth century when whalers arrived, slave traders and merchant ships. They brought with them only the problems in this deadly disease. Tribal conflicts also have revived. To calm the situation which is created the protectorate brytyjjski colony.

Exploited phosphorite deposits are mainly located on the island of Banaba.

The colonists used the island as a source of raw materials and cheap labor, destroying their culture and customs, they made them slaves. Unfortunately, not zdabali the development of infrastructure, and so far results in great difficulties for those terenach.Brakuje airports, harbors, roads, hospitals, schools, and even electricity in some places.

During the Second World War, the islands were occupied by Japan.

Full independence as a country uzskano until 1979.

Cultural traditions are a blend of Polynesian and mikronezyjskich and influence of European colonists with their Christian religion.

Dominated by the Christian religion:

Catholicism 43.17%

Protestantism 40.67%

Mormons 8.4%

Baha'i 5.2%

Jehovah's Witnesses 0.4%

State motto is: Health, peace and prosperity.

However, the nature of these islands poskolonialny affects their weakness. The elites do not have a rather good idea what it could be zjąć after obtaining independence euphoria. No strategy for the fight comes down to chairs and privileges, personal interests prevail over the good of the country, corruption is rife, poverty and emigration trends indicate. Who can not go abroad trying their luck in the capital, which hardly falls its inhabitants, and concentration exceeds all standards. There, it is not easy job, so masses of unemployed people were prowling around the city all day podkradając something from the shops.

Another problem is that prostitution, even 12 year old girls. It is not banned here. Are called here "Korakorea.

Communities that once shared everything with each other, they note that now divides them into the division into rich and poor, and violations of human rights and children and the risk of HIV is on the agenda.

Despite the widespread Christian magic and witchcraft seem to continue to be an integral part of island life. Many of them despite the prohibition of clergy adheres to continue the tradition of ghosts and czarnoksięskich rites.

Most people speak English.

95%

Polish nationals are currently exempt from visa requirements. You must have a valid passport three years, a return ticket or onward travel and measures to maintain. Immigration laws are very strictly adhered to.

Is strictly forbidden bring in weapons, ammunition, plants, fruits, vegetables, animals and animal skins.

Poland does not maintain diplomatic relations with Kiribati. The nearest Polish consular office located in Sydney (Australia).

The visa can be applied in Kiribati Consular Offices in Germany and the UK.

Neumuelen 13, D-22763 Hamburg, Germany
tel. (0049) 40 36146112,
Fax: (0049) 40 36146123,

The Great House, Llanddewi Rhydderch,
Monmouthshire NP7 9UY, United Kingdom,
tel / fax (0044) 18 73840375,
com. (0044) 976 330291st

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Spaces in exports of products of folk older than 30 years.

It should also pay an exit fee of 30 AUD.

No fees can be imported:

200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco

1L and 1L of spirits of wine per person pow. 21 years of age.

1 radio

A tape recorder

A camera

A typewriter or computer

Health care is rather low. More severe cases of illness are transported to Fiji, to Australia or New Zealand.

It should be provided with a supply of essential medicines (anti-diarrhea and gasrycznym disorders, pain and fever), useful pills iodine and potassium permanganate and filters for water disinfection.

The authorities require certificates of vaccination against yellow fever from people who were resident in areas of its occurrence.

Health care is free and funded by the government.

It is recommended that full insurance (especially health) with the option of transport to Fidżii, Australia and NowejZelandii.

On the islands, dengue fever must always use any insect, drink only bottled water or drinks cans, peel before eating fruits and vegetables, avoid eating shellfish. It is recommended that the removal of insecticide spray and cream. Use handkerchiefs soaked in a solution of alcohol and wearing light clothing with long sleeves and legs. This limits the nuisance biting insects here. Headgear protects against sun stroke, you need dark glasses or corrective lenses with lenses fotochromatycznymi.

The country is relatively safe, but an increasing number of theft.

For possession and use of illegal drugs are severe penalties.

There is a danger the threat of earthquakes and typhoons (between November and March).

Nudism is totally prohibited.

There are currently no recorded with a conflict in this region.

Women should not travel alone, especially at night.

Drive on the left, one should avoid driving at night, due to lack of road lighting and the fragile quality as well as due to the fact that the locals have complied with the driver too, and they drive drunk.

Caution is advised when bathing in the sea due to strong sea currents.

Although the area of Kiribati is quite significant that only the Island of Tarawa and Christmas Island are international airports. There you can fly to Nauru with Air Nauru, the Marshall Islands, Majuro in the Marshall Islands lines Airlines from Honolulu, Hawaii, the Fiji. There is also a transit airport on Kiritimati. In addition, 16 airports with a range of local, are used for communication between the islands.

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Only the transport ferry.

Fanning Atoll and Christmas Island are frequent targets yacht cruises.

Most get there by plane or boat. You can also rent a boat or take mniejuczęszczane island with the ship dowożącym goods.

Between the islands run from airplanes.

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At południwej minibuses run regularly Tarawa (tickets 0,5-2,00 AUD). However, deprived of road north of the island it is possible to walk or to visit the przwoźnikiem rented boat.

Roads are few and poorly maintained, you can rent a car.

Ferries, boats, yachts for transport between the islands.

Internet is available, but the cafes are rather rare, and call quality questionable. At Tarawa and Christmas Island, there are satellite communications equipment. The Internet is also dostępnu in hotels.

General Post Office is located on Bairiki, Tarava Island.

Supports domestic and international shipments (air and sea).

Besides acting courier TNT, DHL,

Between the islands run from planes and ferries. On larger islands, you can use buses and taxis.

Australian dollar (AUD)

In addition to Tarawa Island, only cash. In the capital, you can pay by credit card, and exchange money and travelers checks.

• Can coli AUD -1.20
• Beer-1, 50 AUD
• Bread-1, 00 AUD
• Luncheon meat tin-2, 00 AUD
• AUD 0.70-Postcard
• Postage to Europe-0, 70 AUD

Cheaper are the local fish, fruit and vegetables.

Not require globetrotters can handle for 35 AUD per day, a better standard is the cost of AUD 60 per day.

In addition to shops in the capital, we can obtain on fairs and bazaars in the city and in villages.

There is a list of goods that can be purchased in the free zones:

• Tobacco and Cigarettes
• Alcohol
• Perfume
• Movies
• Camcorders
• Liqueurs
• Currency

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Outside the capital atoll of Tarawa in practice not possible to exchange money or pay by credit card.

Bargaining nor Tipping is not customary.

Captain Cook Hotel (Christmas Island)

Otintaaie a small hotel opposite the atoll of Tarawa lagoon

Mini Hotel (Christmas Island)

In Kiribati there are only a few hotels.

On the islands znadują the inns with a lower standard and less-equipped kitchen. However, there is no problem with accommodation.

On the islands znadują the inns with a lower standard and less-equipped kitchen. However, there is no problem with accommodation.

Standard 20 -60, eg AUD. in Sweet Coconut Motel or camping Kare's Place

Dearest Otintaai Hotel-99 AUD

On Christmas Island the cheapest Mini-Hotel-60 AUD

Reservations can be made through travel agents or directly via the Internet.

The basis for cooking with vegetables, coconut pulp cooked and raw fish, seafood, honey-colored sweet potatoes, fruits Jackfruit grilled, rice, pieces of meat in the herb sauces and desserts.

We here cares about the details, both during the preparation of meals as well as during their administration. Denmark is composed flavor and color, are characterized by diversity.

Worth a try salads with fish (tuna) is also strict,

Jackfruit grilled fruit, dessert based on rice and coconut milk, pickled and smoked ham served with colorful vegetables and sauce, seafood with onions wrapped in banana leaves and baked in special pits.

Served numerous drinks, rum and Kava (owłasciwościach narcotic drink).

In addition, coconut milk and drinks in its database, as well as fruit juices.

There are restaurants, bars and eateries where you can eat tasty and inexpensive.

They are not in the habit, but there are no penalties for their use if anyone wants.

We must avoid ice cubes and water of unknown origin.

For attractions include scuba diving and watching the fabulously colorful reefs.

Worth seeing the atoll Tarava wyespką Betio - place bloodiest combat of the Second World War, traces of fortifications and cemeteries American and Japanese soldiers.

Umanibong-Cultural Museum Residents Kiribati

Bairiki-island with the government and parliament buildings and a small marketplace.

Christmas Island is famous for its underwater reserves, beautiful beaches and diving sites.

Karibatczycy are hospitable and accept everything good in human beings. Greeting guests in addition to a hearty snack combines with the old custom of bestowing gifts uplecionymi wreaths of flowers, orchids and fragrant jeśminem. It is a token of friendship and acceptance of newcomers.

Traditionally built hut with light bamusa often on stilts. Food was given to the colored woven bamboo mats on the ground.

Characteristic for this region were also decorated with colorful costumes and ozdabianymi woven belts and aprons, which wrapped hips.

An important element of culture and tradition is singing and dancing.

Historically, women were engaged in the home, children, and weaving mats. Men acquire food (mainly derived from the sea), and participated in ritual ceremonies.

Center of each village is "Maneb 'punt-specific assembly elders, in which debates about current affairs and cultivates traditions.

Vegetation is dominated by słonolubna and coconut palms and fig trees.

December 12, the celebration of the proclamation of independence in 1979.

July 4th Youth Day

Christian Holidays

Yap Day Festival takes place every year and is a celebration kutury dancing, singing, costumes and food. Municipalities provide meals at their own expense, and the traditional drink of the region. Citizens are always in the first week of March. You can then in various villages to taste national dishes like adobo, sinigang, bistek, Lechon and Lumpia.Wioski compete with each other, the food is wyśminitei cozy atmosphere of hospitality.

Nightlife in Kiribati focuses Tarava Island, where you will find many bars, clubs and restaurants. With soothing music of the soul can be a good time.

On New Year's clubs are open till dawn.

In the southern part of the island is a place called Betio, a favorite for locals and travelers a place to relax.

Gateway is also known Night Club.

• Adapter for current
• sunglasses
• hat
• cream with UV filters
• drugs and insecticides

Kwaterując in cheaper inns and guest houses we have with each of crockery and cutlery.