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Fiji

Fiji
Capital
Suva
Population
930K
Area
18,274 km²
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 km². The official languages are English / Fijian / Hindi and the currency is the Fijian Dollar (FJD).

📊 Quick Facts about Fiji

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Population
930K
total residents
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Total Area
18,274 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
51/km²
people per km²
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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 km² with a population density of 51/km² people per km². 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, 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, their first ever Olympic medal.

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✈️ Travel Information for Fiji

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Best Time to Visit
May–October
Tropical, dry season May–October
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Cost of Travel
Mid
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities (30 days)
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Fiji travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Fiji on the Map

Street-level photo from Suva
📍 Suva · 1/2
via Mapillary

Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).

🏆 Fiji World Rankings

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

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Fiji

What is the capital of Fiji?

The capital of Fiji is Suva.

What continent is Fiji in?

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

What currency does Fiji use?

Fiji uses the Fijian Dollar (FJD). The international calling code is +679.

What is the GDP of Fiji?

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

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