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Updated 98-08-19
Information on the situation for homosexuals in Kiribati:
 
Illegal / legal
 
Male homosexual acts, such as anal intercourse ("sodomy"), is severely punished with up to 14 years' imprisonment. Attempted "sodomy" is punished with up to seven years' imprisonment. Lesbianism is legal.

Kiribati was formerly part of the British protectorate of Gilbert and Ellice Islands, which later separated into the eventually independent countries of Kiribati('79) and Tuvalu('78). It consists of 33 coral islands and atolls. Medical care is free of charge and cars drive on the left hand side. 
 
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Age of consent Male-Female Male-Male Female-Female
Kiribati ? X ?
Male homosexual acts are severly punished while lesbian acts are legal.
No information on the age of consent was found.
 
 
Further information on Kiribati can be found at: 
 
Hideaway Holidays

US Consular Information Sheet

Pacific Islands Internet Resources

Utrikespolitiska institutet - Fakta om länder (in Swedish)

Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 
 

Statistics:

Republic, Oceania 
Area: 810.5 km² 
Population: 77,100 
Capital: Bairiki (Tarawa) 
Currency: dollar 
Independence Day: Jul. 12

ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s):
.ki
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