Oceania, island group in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.
Austronesians settled Fiji around 1000 B.C., followed by successive waves of Melanesians starting around the first century A.D. Fijians traded with Po ...
Longitude: 178.065
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Fiji:
9,962.507 km
Terrain:
Mostly mountains of volcanic origin.
Natural Resources:
Timber, fish, gold, copper, offshore oil potential, hydropower.
Industries:
Tourism, sugar processing, clothing, copra, gold, silver, lumber.
Population: 951,611
Approximately 70% of the population lives on the island of Viti Levu; roughly half of the population lives in urban areas.
Area: 18,272 km2
slightly smaller than New Jersey
Consists of 332 islands, approximately 110 of which are inhabited, and more than 500 islets.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| fij | Fijian |
| hif | Fiji Hindi |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| FJD | Fijian dollar | $ |
Capital City: Suva
Local time: Friday, December 12 at 3:40 am (GMT+12:00)
The flag of Fiji has a light blue field. It features the flag of the United Kingdom — the Union Jack — in the canton and the shield of the national coat of arms centered in the fly half.
Bordering Countries
Fiji has no bordering countries.
Fiji is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Fiji
You're in for a treat! Fiji is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Diverse marine life and coral reefs
- Cyclone season from November to April
- High humidity and heat
- Limited healthcare facilities in remote areas
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Fijian cuisine features seafood, root vegetables, and coconut.
- Popular dishes include kokoda and lovo.
- Fresh tropical fruits are widely enjoyed.
- Relax on the beaches of Nadi
- Explore the Coral Coast
- Visit the Garden of the Sleeping Giant
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