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Location map of Fiji The archipelago consists of a group of more than 330 islands, of which about one hundred are inhabited. The two major islands are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. Highest point is an extinct volcano known as Mount Tomanivi (Toamiivi; 1,324 m) on Viti Levu. The archipelago enjoys a tropical marine climate with only slight seasonal temperature variations. The island group covers a land area of 18 274 km², this is about twice the size of Cyprus or slightly smaller than the US state of New Jersey. Fiji has a population of about 870,000 people (in 2015), almost three-quarters of the population live on the island of Viti Levu where also the country's capital Suva is located. Spoken languages are English (official), iTaukei (Fijian) and Fiji Hindi. Other Melanesian islands are: New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. | |
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Background: Fiji comprises of approximately 330 islands, about one - third are inhabited. It covers about 1.3 million square kilometers of the South Pacific Ocean. The two major islands are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. After nearly a century as British colony, Fiji became independent in 1970. Today Fiji has one of the most developed economies of the Pacific islands. related countries: United Kingdom |
Official Name: Republic of the Fiji Islands short form: Fiji ISO Country Code: fj, fij Time: Local Time = Summer UTC + 13h Actual Time: Mon-Mar-18 07:34 Country Calling Code: +679 Capital City: Suva on the island of Viti Levu (pop. 167,000) Government: Type: Parliamentary Democracy. Independence (from U.K.): 10 October 1970. Constitution: July 1997 (suspended May 2000, reaffirmed March 2001). Geography: Location: Oceania, island group in the South Pacific Ocean. Area: 18,333 km² () Terrain: Mostly mountains of volcanic origin or varied, dense tropical forest. Climate: Tropical maritime; only slight seasonal temperature variation. People: Nationality: Noun--Fiji Islander; adjective--Fiji Population: 870,000 (in 2015) GNI per capita PPP: $ 6 282 (year) Ethnic groups: Indigenous Fijian 54%, Indo-Fijian 40%. Religion: Christian 52% (Methodist and Roman Catholic), Hindu 33%, Muslim 7%. Languages: English (official), Fijian, Hindi. Literacy: 93%. Natural resources: Timber, fish, gold, copper, offshore oil potential, hydropower. Agriculture products: Sugarcane, coconuts, cassava (tapioca), rice, sweet potatoes, bananas; cattle, pigs, horses, goats; fish. Industries: Tourism, sugar, clothing, copra, gold, silver, lumber, small cottage industries. Exports - commodities: sugar, garments, gold, timber, fish, molasses, coconut oil, mineral water Exports - partners: USA 13.4%, Australia 10.2%, Samoa 6.7%, Tonga 5.9% (2015) Imports - commodities: manufactured goods, machinery and transport equipment, petroleum products, food, chemicals Imports - partners: China 16.2%, South Korea 15.7%, New Zealand 14%, Australia 13.4%, Singapore 8.7%, France 7% (2015) |
Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of FijiFiji GovernmentThe Official Fiji Goverment Site. Native Land Trust Board The primary role of the Board is to administer native land for the benefit of the indigenous landowner. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fiji's conduit to the world. Diplomatic Missions Fiji's Permanent Representative to the United Nations The official site of Fiji's mission to the UN. Embassy of the Republic of Fiji Islands in the U.S. Fiji's Embassy in Washington D.C. Fiji Missions Overseas List of Fiji's overseas missions. High Commission of the Republic of the Fiji Islands to New Zealand Provides information on Fiji Islands. Intergovernmental organisations Pacific Islands Forum Inter-governmental organization for the cooperation between the countries of the Pacific Ocean. Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) Intergovernmental organisation of the Pacific islands. Weather Fiji Meteorological Service Weather forecasting and tropical cyclone warning services. MapsFiji MapShaded Relief Map of Fiji. Google Earth Fiji Searchable map/satellite view of Fiji. Google Earth Suva Searchable satellite view of Suva on the island of Viti Levu. Map of Melanesia Map of the Island States of Melanesia. Oceania Map Reference Map of Oceania and the Pacific Islands. Image: Stephen Rees |
NewsFiji News fijilive.com Fiji Islands News. Fiji Times Fiji Times online news. Fijivillage.com Fiji news. Pacific Islands Report Pacific Islands related News. Pacific Islands News Association - PINA Pacific Islands and Fiji News. Radio Radio Fiji |
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Arts & CultureFiji Museum The museum provides information on the history of Fiji and the surrounding South Pacific region. Pacific Islands Radio Music from the South Pacific islands. Polynesian Cultural Center: Fiji Hawaii based Polynesian Cultural Center's page about Fiji's culture. |
Business & EconomyReserve Bank of Fiji South Pacific Stock Exchange Fiji Trade & Investment Board __Transportation Air Fiji Fiji's largest domestic carrier serves 13 exotic island destinations. Air Pacific Fiji's (inter)national airline. |
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Destination Fiji - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Fiji: Volcanic Mamanuca Islands; Denarau Island (resort island); Nananu-i-Ra (white-sand beaches, mangroves, and offshore reefs); Kula Eco Park (kind of artificial, nice for kids); Sri Siva Subramaniya temple (smaller than expected Hindu temple); Fiji Museum (within Thurston Gardens in Suva); Mount Tomanivi (highest mountain in Fiji); Yasawa (outer island chain of volcanic origin) Fiji Visitors Bureau Fiji Islands Travel & Accommodation Guide. Savusavu Tourism Association A guide to Savusavu, Fiji's other big island. South Pacific Tourism Organisation Inter-governmental body for the tourism sector in the South Pacific Islands: find information on: Accommodation, Activities, Online Bookings and News. Bula Fiji Another Fiji vacation and travel guide. Fiji A-Z Visitors Guide A guide to what Fiji has to offer. Fiji Islands Guide And more Fiji islands travel information. Finding Fiji South Pacific islands information on Fiji, by veteran traveler David Stanley. Rob Kay's Fiji Islands Travel Guide Travel guide for the Fiji Group. South Pacific Tourism Organisation Inter-governmental body for the tourism sector in the South Pacific Islands, find information on: accommodation, activities, online bookings and news. Resorts Nukubati Fiji Island Resort Nukubati, a small luxury private island resort in the style of colonial plantation, close to Vanua Levu. Travel advice Travel advice for Fiji Islands Travel advice for Fiji Islands by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia. |
EducationUniversity of the South Pacific Premier institution of tertiary education in the Pacific region, jointly owned by the governments of twelve island countries, USP is an international centre of excellence for teaching, research and consulting on all aspects of Pacific life. University of the South Pacific Libraries The Main Library of the University of the South Pacific based at Laucala Campus, Suva, Fiji. |
Image: KhufuOsiris Environment & NaturePacific Environmental Information Network (PEIN) A people-people information network that utilises IT tools to assist in strengthening national capacity for environmental protection and sustainable development of the Pacific island states and territories in general and the Pacific ACP states in particular. South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) The Pacific region's major intergovernmental organisation charged with protecting and managing the environment and natural resources. |
HistoryFiji Land claims A brief history of the land in Fiji and the Native Land Trust Board. |
Sources and additional Information on FijiAmnesty International: Fiji BBC News Country Profile: Fiji FAO: Fiji globalEDGE: Fiji OEC: Fiji Reporters Without Borders: Fiji Wikipedia: Fiji The World Factbook -- Fiji |
Other island territories and states in the South Pacific: American Samoa | Kiribati | New Caledonia| Papua New Guinea | Samoa Solomon Islands | Tahiti | Tonga | Tuvalu | Vanuatu |
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