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Where is Kiribati located in the Pacific Ocean?

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Kiribati is an island country located in the central Pacific Ocean. It is situated along the Equator, spanning a vast area that extends 1,800 miles (2,900 km) eastward from the Gilbert Islands to the Line Islands, with the Phoenix Islands located in between.123