Did you know there is an archipelago, officially known as Republic of Kiribati, in the Pacific Ocean? Well, one of its islands, called Kirimati (also known as ‘Christmas’), is the first populated area in the world to receive the New Year, as it is bordering the International Date Line. I know you all want to see where it is! Ver mapa más grande Some interesting facts: The Republic of Kiribati used to be a colony belonging to the UK, and during the Second World War was occupied by Japan. It became independent recently, in 1979. It was discovered by the Europeans in […]