Fiji Islands
Republic of the Fiji Islands
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About Fiji Islands
The Fiji Islands consist of more than 800 volcanic and coral islands, with two sizable islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, where the majority of inhabitants live, with mountainous peaks up to 1200 m and covered with tropical forests. Together the Fiji islands are a true exotic tropical paradise in the South Pacific, with palm-fringed beaches and scenic pools with waterfalls and overhanging orchids. The islands are particularly suited for snorkeling, scuba diving or surfing for instance on the huge cloud breakers' off Tavarua.
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General information
- Capital: Suva
- Language: English (official), Fijian, Hindustani
- Climate: Tropical marine; only slight seasonal temperature variation
- Timezone: UTC + 12
- Currency: 1 Fijian dollar(FJD) = 100 cents
- Electricity plugs: i (show)
- No. of inhabitants: 893,354 (July 2005 est.)
- Interl. accesscode +679
- Toplevel domain .fj
- Travel alert: EnjoyYourWorld strongly advises you to take necessary precautions for a safe travel. For more info please follow this link
Good to know
Fiji has a very diverse cultural heritage of indigenous, Indian and European traditions. Fijian society is very communal, with a hierarchy of chiefs presiding over villages, clans, and tribes. Once feared as fierce warrior and cannibals, today Fijians are very friendly and welcoming.
Religion: Christian 52% (Methodist 37%, Roman Catholic 9%), Hindu 38%, Muslim 8%, other 2%
National holiday: Independence Day, second Monday of October (1970)
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