国际货币基金组织：2025年基里巴斯：选定问题报告（英文版）

Kiribati mostly consists of low-lying atolls and is exposed to natural hazards. The Republic of Kiribati is a collection of archipelagos made of 32 atolls and one island that occupy a vast area of the central Pacific Ocean. Most of the land is less than two meters above sea level and tends to have narrow long shapes. The most densely populated area in South Tarawa is approximately 500 m wide. High exposure and sensitivity to the oceanic environment make Kiribati susceptible to storm surg