Standard TimeGILT |
UTC+12 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Pacific/Tarawa |
Tian Fuwei time compared to Beijing time (China) |
4 hours behind |
Kiribati is an island nation located in the center of the Pacific Ocean, and Tarawa is its major atoll capital and main city. Tarawa is divided into South Tarawa and North Tarawa, with Bairiki on South Tarawa being the center of government. The city has a population of about 50,000 and is the political, economic and transportation hub of Kiribati.
Tafu Oo consists of narrow islands and lagoons and has a tropical maritime climate that is warm and humid throughout the year. Its unique geographic location makes it a strategic location in the Pacific Ocean, but it also faces the serious challenge of rising sea levels.
Tafuo was the site of a fierce battle between Japan and the U.S. during World War II (the site of the Battle of Tarawa), and historic sites remain. Micronesian culture is predominant, with traditional dances, crafts and fishing still an important part of life.
The economy is based on fishing, copra exports and foreign aid, with a relatively simple infrastructure. The inhabitants are mostly engaged in traditional livelihoods and their way of life is closely linked to the sea, reflecting the unique character of the Pacific Islands.
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