noun
Republic of Kiribati
Official country name. Used in formal and news contexts.
キリバス共和国は太平洋に位置する島国です。
The Republic of Kiribati is an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean.
Short form commonly used in everyday conversation and news headlines. キリバス共和国 is the full official name.
From English 'Kiribati', a transliteration of the Gilbertese name.