Fiji

Fiji Fijians are the most relaxed people on earth. The Fiji Island are located in the middle of the South Pacific and boast some of the most pristine beaches in the planet. Fijians will welcome you like a life-long friend, and when you leave the country you will have so many new friends, so many good memories that you will be eager to go back to this paradise as soon as you can.

Area: 18.272 Km²
Population: 844.000 (2001 est.)
Density: 46 pop/Km²

System of government: Parliamentary Republic
Capital: Suva (77.350 pop.)
Major cities: Lautoka 36.100 pop., Nadi 9150 pop.
Ethnic majority: Fijian 51%, Indian 44%, European 2%
Border countries: -

Principal mountains: Tomanivi 1322 m
Principal rivers: Rewa 120 Km
Principal lakes: -
Principal islands: Viti Levu 10.497 Km², Vanua Levu 5534 Km²
Climate: Tropical

Language: English (official), Hindustani , Fijian
Religion: Christian 52%, Hindu 38%, Muslim 8%
Currency: Fijian Dollar (FJD)

Fixed public holidays: 1/1, 7/3, 28/7, 10/10, 25/12, 26/12
Dialling code: 00679
GMT: +12

World Heritage List: -