Kiribati

At a Glance

Kiribati is one of the most remote and low-lying nations on earth, a Pacific island nation scattered across 3.5 million square kilometres of ocean, with a culture deeply tied to the sea and a simple, unhurried way of life shaped by isolation. The atolls are surrounded by some of the most pristine and fish-rich waters in the Pacific. It suits travellers who come specifically for diving, fishing, or experiencing genuine remoteness, not comfort or convenience.

• Predicted to be among the first countries entirely submerged by sea-level rise.
• Spans three time zones and two hemispheres simultaneously.
• Some islands are 3,000km from their nearest neighbour — among the most remote on earth.