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Fiji

Fiji
Capital
Suva
Population
930K
Area
18,274 kmยฒ
Language
English / Fijian / Hindi

Fiji is a country in Oceania / Pacific, Oceania. Its capital is Suva, with a population of approximately 930K and a total area of 18,274 kmยฒ. The official languages are English / Fijian / Hindi and the currency is the Fijian Dollar (FJD).

๐Ÿ“Š Quick Facts about Fiji

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Population
930K
total residents
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Total Area
18,274 kmยฒ
land coverage
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Pop. Density
51/kmยฒ
people per kmยฒ
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GDP (nominal)
$4.9B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$5,269
per person
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Currency
Fijian Dollar (FJD)
legal tender
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Language(s)
English / Fijian / Hindi
official
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Coastline
1,129 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+12
UTC offset
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Independence
1970
established
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Local Time in Suva

Fiji covers an area of 18,274 kmยฒ with a population density of 51/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. The country has a GDP of $4.9B ($5,269 per capita) and gained independence in 1970. It has a coastline of 1,129 km.

Did You Know?

Fiji is known as the Soft Coral Capital of the World โ€” its reefs contain more species of soft coral than anywhere else in the Pacific. The national sport is rugby sevens, which Fiji won at the 2016 Olympics โ€” their first ever Olympic medal.

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Facts about Fiji

  1. Fiji is known as the Soft Coral Capital of the World.
  2. Rugby sevens is practically a religion in Fiji โ€” they won Olympic gold in 2016.
  3. Fiji consists of 333 islands, of which about 110 are inhabited.
  4. The Blue Lagoon film was shot in Fiji's Yasawa Islands.

โœˆ๏ธ Travel Information for Fiji

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Best Time to Visit
Mayโ€“October
Tropical, dry season Mayโ€“October
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Cost of Travel
๐ŸŸก Moderate
Mid โ€” compared to global average
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Meal Cost
$6โ€“14
average restaurant meal
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Hotel Cost
$50โ€“150
per night
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities (30 days)
entry requirements
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Plug Type
Type I, 240V
electrical standard
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Driving Side
Left
side of the road

โš ๏ธ Travel information is approximate and may change. Always verify visa requirements, entry rules and travel advisories with official government sources before travelling.

๐Ÿ“ Fiji on the Map

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๐Ÿ“ Suva, Fiji

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๐Ÿ† Fiji World Rankings

1st
Rugby
Olympic gold in Rugby Sevens โ€” Fiji's national religion
1st
Soft Coral
Soft coral capital of the world โ€” most diverse coral in Pacific
1st
Happiness
Consistently ranked one of the happiest countries on Earth
1st
Water
Fiji Water brand โ€” one of world's best-selling bottled waters

๐Ÿ› Must-See Places in Fiji

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Open Wikipedia โ†—
Great Astrolabe Reef

One of the world's largest barrier reefs โ€” 100km of pristine coral and crystal water

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Open Wikipedia โ†—
Bouma National Heritage Park

Ancient rainforest with stunning Tavoro Waterfalls on the island of Taveuni

โ†— Learn more on Wikipedia
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Open Wikipedia โ†—
Yasawa Islands

Remote volcanic islands with blue lagoons used as the set for the film The Blue Lagoon

โ†— Learn more on Wikipedia
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Open Wikipedia โ†—
Garden of the Sleeping Giant

A spectacular tropical garden housing 2,000 varieties of orchids

โ†— Learn more on Wikipedia

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions about Fiji

What is the capital of Fiji?

The capital of Fiji is Suva.

What language is spoken in Fiji?

The official language(s) of Fiji are English / Fijian / Hindi.

What is the population of Fiji?

The population of Fiji is approximately 930K.

What currency does Fiji use?

Fiji uses the Fijian Dollar (FJD).

What continent is Fiji in?

Fiji is located in Oceania, in the Oceania / Pacific region.

What is the GDP of Fiji?

Fiji has a GDP of $4.9B, with a GDP per capita of $5,269.

What is the best time to visit Fiji?

The best time to visit Fiji is Mayโ€“October. The climate is Tropical, dry season Mayโ€“October.

Do I need a visa for Fiji?

Visa-free for most Western nationalities (30 days)

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