Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Maldives  | Kiribati  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Maldives | The Republic of Kiribati |
Continent  | Asia | Oceania |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Malé | Tarawa |
Latitude  | 4° 10′ 48″ N | 1° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 73° 30′ 36″ E | 173° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Maldives is 298 sq km, and the total area of Kiribati is 811.19 sq km. Maldives is smaller than Kiribati by 513.19 sq km. Maldives is around 2.72 times smaller than Kiribati.
Indicators | Maldives | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 298 Sq km | 811.19 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 513.19 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 115 Sq Mile | 313.20 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 198.20 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 99 % | 1.2 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Malé | Tarawa |
Demonyms  | Maldivian | Kiribati |
Official Languages  | Dhivehi | English, Gilbertese |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 98.7 % | 96.2 % |
The people of Maldives are called Maldivian, and the people of Kiribati are called Kiribati.
Indicators | Maldives | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Maldivian Rufiyaa | Australian dollar |
Currency Symbol  | MVR | AUD |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +960 | +686 |
Internet TLD  | .mv | .ki |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MV | KI |
Indicators | Maldives | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Qaumii Salaam | Teirake kaini Kiribati |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Salute | Song of Kiribati |
National Animal  | Yellowfin Tuna | Frigate Bird |
National Bird  | White-breasted Waterhen | Frigatebird |
National Flower  | Pink rose | Plumeria Frangipanis |
National Sport  | Football | Rugby Sevens |
National Colors  | Red and white | Red, gold, blue and white |
Indicators | Maldives | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 01:50 AM | 08:50 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) | UTC+12, +13, +14 |
Current Timezone  | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) | UTC+12, +13, +14 |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Maldives is [01:50 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Kiribati is [08:50 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Maldives is [ 7 hours ] behind of Kiribati.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Maldives as of 2023 is estimated to be around 521,021, and the total population of Kiribati as of 2023 is estimated to be around 133,515.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Maldives had 387,506 more people than Kiribati.
The annual Population Growth in Maldives is 2.67% and the annual population growth in Kiribati is 1.65%.
Indicators | Maldives | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.6 % | 24 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 81 % | 72.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.35 % | 3.71 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Malé | Tarawa |
Current Time | 01:50 AM | 08:50 AM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Scattered Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 28.97 Degree Celsius | 27.05 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 180 Degree | 3.6 km/hr, 60 Degree |
Humidity  | 84 % | 94 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.68 (Births Per Woman) | 3.27 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 52.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 209.48 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 39.55 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 159.95 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 4.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 43.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Maldives | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (52.6 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (150 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Liver cancer ( 5 people per 100K population) | Self-harm ( 28 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 1.3 (people per 100K population) | 6.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.74 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 28.29 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Maldives, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 52.6 people per 100,000 people in Maldives, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 150 people per 100,000 people in Kiribati, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Maldives, spent [ 10.03% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Kiribati, spent [ 14.81% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Maldives | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 42.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 17.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 46.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.43 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 40% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Maldives, are 2.68 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Kiribati.
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