Background
Kiribati (pronounced Kiribas) is an independent republic within the Commonwealth of Nations, located in the central Pacific Ocean, about 4,000 km (about 2,500 mi) southwest of Hawaii. It is part of the division of the Pacific islands that is known as Micronesia.
Kiribati consists of 33 coral islands divided among three island groups: the Gilbert Islands, the Phoenix Islands, and the Line Islands.
KIFA is registered and recognised under the “Kiribati Sports Authority Act 1999”. In addition, KIFA is a member of the National Olympic Committee of Kiribati and is recognised by them as the controlling body for football in Kiribati. The Government also recognises the KIFA as the controlling body for football in Kiribati.
Kiribati joined CONIFA in May 2016.
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