Kiribati 2007
According to ezinereligion, in 2007, Kiribati had a population of just over 100,000 people. The economy was largely based on fishing and tourism, with foreign aid from Australia and New Zealand playing an important role. Foreign relations were mainly focused on maintaining good relations with the countries that provided financial assistance to the government. Politics in Kiribati during 2007 was characterized by strong support for President Anote Tong and his administration’s focus on economic development and environmental protection. While there were some protests against the government’s policies, they were largely peaceful in nature. The country held its fourth multiparty elections that year, which resulted in a victory for President Tong’s party and his re-election for a second term. The election was generally seen as free and fair by international observers.…