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Fiji

General Information about Fiji

Fiji is an island nation located in the South Pacific that is comprised of over 300 islands and 500 islets. Only 160 of the Fijian islands are permanently inhabited and the two major islands Viti Levu and Vanua Levu are home to about 87% of Fiji's total population of over 900,000 people.

The official languages spoken in Fiji are English and Fijian. Hindustani is also sometimes spoken. Just over 53% of the Fijian population follow Christian beliefs. The other major religion followed is Hindu. There is also a small following of Islam. The capital and largest city of Fiji is Suva which is situated on the southeast coast of the Viti Levu island. Suva is home to over 77,000 people. Suva has been the nations capital city since 1877.

One of the natural highlights of Fiji is the Sigatoka Sand Dunes. These dune monoliths are a situated near the mouth of the Sigatoka River and rise between 20 and 60 metres tall. Archaeologists have uncovered the largest burial sites in the Pacific here as well as pottery that dates back 2,600 years. At the centre of Suva is the Fiji Museum which gives visitors a look at Fiji's archaeological and cultural evolutions. Some artifacts such as the war clubs and cannibal utensils give insight to traditional Fijian lifestyle. One of the main attractions of the museum is the double-hulled canoe Ratu Finau which dates from 1913 and is over 13 metres in length.

Climate

Find Out About The Climate Of Fiji

Fiji experiences a typical tropical climate with little variation throughout the year. There are two main seasons in Fiji with the South East trade winds flowing in during the dry months of March through to November. If your planning to visit during December and April then you should expect to experience some wet weather as this is the wet season. Cyclones are also a large part of the climate and mainly occur during November and April and are at their worst during January and February. Average temperatures sit around 31 degrees in the warmer months with lows of 29 degrees during winter.

Geography

Geographical Information On Fiji

Fiji which an island group and is a geographical region of Oceania and is set in the South Pacific Ocean with a total area of 18,270 square kilometres with Tonga being Fiji's closest neighbouring country. The coastline of Fiji extends for over 1,129 kilometres that covers all of the 322 islands and 522 islets. Much of the terrain of Fiji is mountainous and is of volcanic origin along with many tropical forests. The highest point of Fiji is known as Tomanivi and rises to over 1,324 metres while the lowest point is the Pacific Ocean at sea level. Fiji is split into three main groups which are the Mamanuca Group, Lomaivit Group and the Lau Group. The main islands of Fiji are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu as well as Taveuni and Kadavu.

Economy

Learn About The Economy Of Fiji

The tourist industry is an important part of the economy of Fiji with over 400,000 tourists visiting each year. However due to the coup in 2006 visitors have decreased. Fiji is rich in natural forestry, minerals, with high levels of fish resources. Sugar is one of the main exports with sugar processing contributing over one third of the industry sector. The agricultural industry only provides around nine percent of the economy while employing over seventy percent of the population. The main produces of Fiji are sugarcane, coconuts, tapioca, rice, sweet potatoes and bananas. The service industry is the most important factor to the economy with a contribution of over 77 percent. The unemployment rate of Fiji was reported at 7.6 percent in 1999 with approximately 25 percent of the population living below the poverty line. The most important exports to come out of Fiji are sugar, garments, gold, timber, fish, molasses and coconut oil. The official currency of Fiji is Fijian Dollar.

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