What is another word for kiribati?
Pronunciation: [kˌɪɹɪbˈɑːti] (IPA) 
Kiribati is a small island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, and it is also known by other synonyms such as Gilbert Islands or Tungaru. The name Gilbert Islands was coined by Thomas Gilbert, a British captain, who discovered the islands in 1788. Tungaru is a Kiribati word that refers to the archipelago as a whole, and it is often used as a synonym for the name Kiribati. Additionally, the islands are sometimes referred to by the initials K.I, especially in government and official documents. Other synonyms for Kiribati include The Gilberts, Central Pacific, and Micronesia, although this last term is usually used to refer to a larger region comprising several island groups.
