Fiji is a country in Oceania / Pacific, Oceania with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Fiji that most people don't 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.
Fiji is known as the Soft Coral Capital of the World.
Rugby sevens is practically a religion in Fiji — they won Olympic gold in 2016.
Fiji consists of 333 islands, of which about 110 are inhabited.
The Blue Lagoon film was shot in Fiji's Yasawa Islands.
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.
Fiji is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
One of the world's largest barrier reefs — 100km of pristine coral and crystal water
Ancient rainforest with stunning Tavoro Waterfalls on the island of Taveuni
Remote volcanic islands with blue lagoons used as the set for the film The Blue Lagoon
A spectacular tropical garden housing 2,000 varieties of orchids
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.
The capital of Fiji is Suva.
Fiji has a population of approximately 930K.
The official languages of Fiji are English / Fijian / Hindi.
Fiji gained independence in 1970.
Fiji uses the Fijian Dollar (FJD).