Head of state, prime minister: Anote Tong
Type of state: republic
Land area: 811 km2
Capital: Tarawa
Population: 99,547
Languages: English, Gilbertese
Currency: Australien dollar (AUD)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 2010: USD 0.15 billion 
Change over previous year: +1.8% 
Per capita GDP: USD 1,519
Swiss colony: 0 people
Swiss exports 2010: -
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Swiss imports 2010: -
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